Branch Manager

Company: CMA CGM HUNGARY Kft

Location: Budapest
Open Position: General Manager (Daughter Agency)

 

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.

 

MISSION:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our Daughter Agency operations in Budapest, Hungary.

This role is integral in representing the interests of the Carrier, promoting the Group's image, and ensuring the successful execution of sales and customer service strategies within the designated country.

The General Manager will report directly to the Cluster General Manager and serve as the local point of contact for Cluster Functional Managers.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Prepare and execute financial forecasts in collaboration with the Cluster CFO.
• Business Development: Monitor the market for new opportunities and develop direct relationships with key customers.
• Sales Leadership: Define and monitor performance targets for the commercial team to achieve strategic objectives.
• Team Management: Oversee the local workforce, ensuring compliance with labor regulations and Group HR policies.
• Internal Control & Compliance: Implement internal audit recommendations and report any suspected fraud to relevant authorities.
• Government and Institutional Liaison: Represent the Group with local authorities and government bodies as required.

 

Candidate Profile:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial role, shipping – logistics sector
• Proven experience in commercial management and business development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial and operational processes.
• Hungarian native speaker. 

 

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !