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Shipping Lines Senior Manager Spain
On-site in Barcelona·Added 24 days ago
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
CMA CGM doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
Requirements
What we're looking for
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing large teams.
• Strong shipping knowledge (preferably 10+ years of experience in liner shipping).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Effective communication skills (ability to articulate various business scenarios with customers, senior business leaders & middle management), and ability to manage stress through challenging situations.
• Must be able to prioritize work effectively and manage time efficiently.
• Previous experience on Salesforce platform is highly valued.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Strong results-oriented mindset. • Passion for winning in the market.
• Flexible, adaptable and open to change.
• Active role model and promoter of our 5 Pillars:
- Performance Management
- Customer Experience
- Leadership Excellence and Employee Experience
- Teamwork
- Communication
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Spanish is highly valued and French would be considered an asset.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Agency Trade Manager based in Barcelona (f/m/d), reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and leading a team of 11 employees across Spain.
As a Senior Agency Trade Manager, you will play a key role in driving profitable market share growth across all trades. You will lead the country Trade team, maximizing vessel capacity through close coordination with Head Office, Regional Office, and local Sales teams to drive Spain's commercial performance.
What you'll do
• Provide long-term vision and strategy for the country/cluster.
• Coordinate market identification through sales and external data.
• Translate global targets into a local commercial strategy (budget, action plan...).
• Ensure solid structure for reporting to lines issues related to pricing and routing.
• Optimize the building & analysis of vessel profiles.
• Ensure accuracy of commercial forecasts.
About CMA CGM
CMA CGM is a global shipping and logistics company headquartered in Marseille, France. It is one of the world's largest container shipping companies, operating a fleet of over 600 vessels and serving more than 420 ports across all continents. The group also provides inland transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions through its subsidiaries, including CEVA Logistics.
- Industry
- Shipping
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Marseille, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 1 more
- Website
- cmacgm-group.com
Good to know if you are moving
- CMA CGM has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and other port cities, offering opportunities in logistics, IT, and operations.
- The company operates in a global environment, with English as a common working language in many roles, making it accessible for international professionals.
- Spain is a key market for CMA CGM, with major port operations in Valencia and Barcelona, providing exposure to large-scale logistics and supply chain management.
- The group offers international career mobility, with opportunities to move between countries and regions within its global network.
- Roles in Spain may require Spanish language skills for local operations, but many IT and management positions are open to English-speaking candidates.
In their own words
About the company & team
• CMA CGM Head Office Sales Direction and Trades.
• CMA CGM Agencies Staff (Local & Global).
• CMA CGM Group Regional Office.
• Customers.
Additional information
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.
Come along on CMA CGM's adventure!
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