VIE Business Developer
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CMA CGM Group is hiring a VIE Business Developer in Lagos, Nigeria. The role focuses on generating qualified leads, managing the sales pipeline in NOVA, supporting commercial presentations, and monitoring maritime and shipping market trends. The position is open to candidates eligible for the VIE program under Business France criteria, with a Master's degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Economics, or a related field.
- VIE program contract under Business France criteria
- Based in Lagos, Nigeria
- Focus on lead generation, pipeline management, and market analysis
- Master's degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Economics, or related field required
- CRM and MS Office proficiency expected
- First relevant experience in sales, business development, or logistics is a plus
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Original source description
VIE Business Developer at CMA CGM Group ⏲ Sep 9, 2026, 9:14 AM ⋕ View all Transportation & Logistics jobs Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group is a world leader in shipping and logistics. Its 566 vessels serve more than 420 ports around the world, on all five continents. In 2020, they transported nearly 21 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) containers. With CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics services, CMA CGM handles 400,000 tons of airfreight and 2.8 million tons of inland freight every year. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: VIE Business Developer Location: Lagos What are you going to do? Achieve a specified number of qualified leads for the agency each week, with sales effectiveness support, and track and report on lead conversion rates to ensure targets are met. Maintain an accurate pipeline in NOVA, regularly reporting on KPIs such as new accounts acquired, and client retention rates. Contribute to the preparation of presentations for priority customers, especially through NOVA; analyze customer satisfaction and take action on lost or declining customers; develop strategies for new client acquisition and support digital marketing campaigns. Monitor industry trends, competition activity and regulatory changes within maritime and shipping markets, as well as identify emerging trade lanes, cargo segments, or geographic regions with growth potential. (These responsibilities: will be carried out in close collaboration with the CCO and the commercial team, with a strong emphasis on learning, support and skills development consistent with the VIE framework.) Develop and execute sales strategies to consistently meet or exceed revenue targets, including preparing and presenting commercial data to support sales objectives. Deliver weekly reports detailing market trends and competition activity; analyze customer needs and behaviors to pinpoint growth opportunities and assist in preparing and executing business development strategies. Create comprehensive weekly and monthly performance dashboards, providing actionable insights into the effectiveness of different initiatives, and report quarterly on lead generation, sales targets, and business acquisition. Profile description Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Economics or a related field. Eligible for the VIE program in accordance with Business France criteria. Team player, able to collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, operations and management. Good command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent tools for analysis and presentations. Solid analytical skills for interpreting commercial data, market trends, competition activity and customer behavior. Proficiency in or strong appetite to work with CRM tools for pipeline management, KPI tracking and reporting. Experience: or strong ability to prepare and support delivery of professional presentations, reports, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders. First relevant experience: (internship, apprenticeship, junior role) in sales, business development, commercial analysis, consulting, logistics, or maritime/shipping will be a plus. Good proficiency in English (spoken and written). How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State