Internship - Business Development Asia Pacific H/F

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, serving more than 420 ports across five continents. Through its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group continually innovates to offer customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of 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 aims to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group responds to humanitarian crises by mobilizing its shipping and logistics expertise to deliver humanitarian supplies worldwide.

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

Your role

Join ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator founded by the CMA CGM Group, and contribute to the development of its startup and corporate partner ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region.

As a Business Development Intern, you will support the identification of innovative startups, the development of strategic partnerships and the coordination of innovation initiatives across APAC.

Working at the intersection of business, technology and innovation, you will help connect promising startups with the business needs of ZEBOX and the CMA CGM Group.

What you will do

Startup scouting and ecosystem development

• Identify, engage with and assess innovative startups relevant to ZEBOX and the CMA CGM Group’s strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain the startup ecosystem database and CRM.
• Support ZEBOX’s communication and engagement initiatives targeting startups across the APAC region.
• Conduct market intelligence and analyze emerging technologies and innovation trends.

Business development and strategic partnerships

• Support the planning and coordination of activities with existing corporate partners.
• Identify and map potential partners across APAC, including accelerators, incubators, institutions, investors and consulting firms.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and prepare commercial presentations and pitch decks.
• Support the development of strategic relationships within the regional innovation ecosystem.

Innovation projects and events

• Contribute to the organization of innovation challenges, startup calls for applications and industry conferences.
• Coordinate online and in-person events targeting the APAC ecosystem.
• Support project coordination, event planning and budget monitoring.

Who we are looking for

• You are pursuing a master’s degree in business, engineering or innovation, ideally with a dual business and technical background.
• You have previous experience in business development, startups or project management.
• You have a strong interest in the Asia-Pacific region, maritime transport, logistics and emerging technologies.
• You are fluent in English; Mandarin is a strong advantage.
• You are familiar with CRM tools, ideally Airtable, as well as market research and pitch deck preparation.
• You are proactive, dynamic, adaptable and open-minded, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Job environment

• Location: Marseille, France
• Contract: Internship
• Duration: Six months
• Travel: Potential business trips to Asia, depending on performance and business needs

Learn more about the CMA CGM Group and its Net Zero Carbon by 2050 ambition. Learn more about CMA CGM.