VIE Business Developer - Abidjan

CMA-CGM cmacgm-group.com Open · verified Sep 25, 2026

Abidjan Mid-level Business Development

At a glance

Mid-level Business Development role at CMA-CGM. Abidjan.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development

SeniorityMid-level

LocationAbidjan

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Help apply sales, pricing, specialized-product and value-added-product plans with commercial and regional sales leaders
Track major cluster projects and economic shifts across the assigned geography
Compare sales results with budget expectations, then recommend corrective actions
Build and refresh regional tables, statistics, reports and studies for management
Spot openings in new markets and carry out actions that establish a position there

What you bring

A business-school master's degree plus initial experience working in an international setting
Hands-on strength in business intelligence, data, statistical analysis and reporting
Strong Excel ability, sound analytical judgment, and fluent English and French
European nationality and an age between eighteen and twenty-eight for this VIE assignment

Who this fits

You’ll suit a commercially minded analyst who can turn sales data and regional developments into actions and communicate clearly in English and French. The assignment is based in Abidjan and requires European nationality and an age between eighteen and twenty-eight under the stated VIE conditions. Knowledge of Africa, rigor, interpersonal skill and adaptability would support the work.

From the employer

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

In collaboration with Agency Chief commercial officer and Regional Office Sales Managers, you will participate in the development of our local sales activity.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

You will contribute to the implementation of the sales and pricing policy, specialized products and new value-added products.
You will monitor the cluster's major projects and economic developments.
You will be responsible for analyzing performance and variances from the sales budget and proposing corrective measures.
You will produce and update information documents relating to your geographical area: tables, statistical monitoring, reports, studies, etc., and report to your management.
As a proactive thinker, you will identify new opportunities and implement the necessary actions to position yourself in these markets.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Graduated from a Master's degree in a business school, you have a 1st experience in an international environment.
Proven expertise in Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, and Reporting to drive informed decision-making.
You have good analytical skills and a good command of Excel.
Knowledge of the African continent would be a real asset.
You have a perfect command of English and French.
Your rigor, your excellent interpersonal skills and your ability to adapt to your environment are essential assets to succeed in this mission, which represents a springboard for a career within our Group.
According to the provisions of article L122-1 of the French national service code, only candidates aged between 18 and 28 years old and European nationals will be eligible for this mission proposed in the form of a VIE.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !