Key Skills
Job Description
CMA CGM Holland is located in Europe's largest container port: Rotterdam, commonly known as the Gateway to Europe. 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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Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, growing organization? As part of our ambitious growth and development strategy, CMA CGM Holland is looking for a Sales Support Professional to strengthen our Sales Support team. Based in our office in Rhoon, you’ll collaborate with a vibrant and driven commercial team that’s passionate about delivering excellence.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Sales Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Account and Sales Managers by ensuring smooth and efficient administrative processes for a diverse portfolio of customers. You’ll be the vital link between our clients, sales teams, and internal departments—helping to resolve operational challenges and elevate customer satisfaction.
The key responsibilities of the Sales Support Officer are divided as such :
- Provide proactive administrative and sales support to Account and Sales Managers
- Be the first point of contact for customer inquiries and daily support
- Manage and follow up on quotation requests and workflows
- Participate in weekly sales meetings and contribute insights
- Utilize CRM and pricing systems daily
- Collaborate on dispute resolution and root cause analysis
- Ensure accurate filing of quotations, including FMC filings
- Share customer feedback with local trade managers
- Develop and present business cases to Head Office line managers
- Promote CMA CGM’s full suite of services including e-Commerce, CMACGM+, Intermodal, and CEVA cross-selling
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus)
- Proficient in MS Office, CRM tools, and other business systems
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
- Customer-focused with a results-driven mindset
- A natural relationship builder and collaborative team player
- Analytical thinker with solid problem-solving abilities
- Able to present data clearly and effectively
- Knowledge of Logistics and Shipping is a strong advantage
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Committed to following company guidelines and procedures
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
Come and find your better way with us!
Applying for this role is only possible in case you are Dutch residents therefor living and working in the Netherlands. Or in the case you have a valid working permit for the Netherlands.
CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.
Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.
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:: Acquisition in response to the vacancy is not deemed desirable ::
Core Responsibilities
The Sales Support Officer provides proactive administrative and sales support to Account and Sales Managers while serving as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries. They are responsible for managing quotation workflows, resolving operational disputes, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requirements
Candidates must be fluent in Dutch and English and possess proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools. A background in logistics or shipping is highly preferred, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Benefits
- Pension
- Performance bonus
- Collective health insurance
- Volunteer initiatives
- Learning resources
- Birthday bonus
About CMA CGM
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion". Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025. CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin). Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.
