Inland Business Development Executive

CMA CGM Benelux is located in Rotterdam and Antwerp. Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. In order to achieve the goal of net zero carbon by 2050, sustainable development has become one of the main axes of the CMA CGM Group strategy.

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As part of its growth and development, CMA CGM Benelux is recruiting an Inland Business Development Executive to join its Maintenance & Repair team within the ILS pillar. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Inland Business Development Executive you are responsible for developing new intermodal opportunities to expand the network.

The key responsibilities of the Inland Business Development Executive are divided as such :

• Set up new inland projects: depots/trains/barge solutions, etc.
• Identify additional interesting inland services and translate these into an internal/external setup.
• Analyze current data and match flows (full/empty containers).
• Create and present business cases to internal stakeholders.
• Translate new setups within the organization and ensure correct implementation.
• Set KPIs to assess depots and flows.
• Review current setups and determine the best alternative (train, barge, truck).
• Frequently participate in network events to stay informed about developments in your network.
• Ensure good communication with the headquarters.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Fluency in Dutch and English; knowledge of French and/or German is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of intermodal and maritime transport networks, including inland solutions (train, barge, truck) and container logistics.
• Solid understanding of logistics service providers and the broader transport ecosystem (transport, logistics, M&R).
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis, flow optimization, KPI definition, and performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to develop, evaluate, and present business cases and translate new setups into effective operational implementation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including headquarters.
• Commercial mindset with strong customer orientation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, demonstrating reliability, resilience, and stress resistance.
• Strong relationship-building skills and an active professional network within the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Rotterdam.
• Proficiency in common business software and data tools (e.g. Excel); comfortable working with current technologies and systems.

Screening is a standard part of our internal application process, by applying to this vacancy you acknowledge having taken note of this policy.

As part of our Employee Experience offering, CMA CGM Holland offers a number of perks including:

• Solid pension with contributions fully covered by CMA CGM
• Annual performance bonus subject to personal and company performance
• Collective health insurance with discount on  additional packages
• Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives
• Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
• Birthday bonus

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Applying for this role is only possible in case you are a Dutch residents therefor living and working in the Netherlands. Or in the case you have a valid working permit for the Netherlands which is not linked to the status of ‘knowledge migrant’.

:: Acquisition in response to the vacancy is not deemed desirable ::