Who we are

European Container Network (ECN) is a joint venture between CMA CGM, a leading global shipping company, and GTS, an Italian leader in the intermodal sector.

By combining the expertise and resources of both companies, ECN delivers innovative and sustainable transport solutions to businesses involved in container logistics, in Italy and across Europe.

We believe the future of freight is intermodal: smarter, greener, and built on strong partnerships. That’s where you come in.

Your mission

As our Intermodal Business Development Manager, you will be the engine behind ECN’s growth. Based in our Genoa office, you will shape and execute strategies to identify and acquire new business opportunities in the shipping industry and in container transportation by rail.

You will lead market monitoring and trend analysis, negotiate key agreements, and build strategic partnerships that expand our network across Europe. Working closely with our operational teams, you will turn growth strategies into results, and results into long-term client relationships.

What you will do

Strategy & business development

- Develop strategies to identify and acquire new business opportunities related to the shipping industry and container transportation by rail
- Design sustainable and innovative growth plans aligned with market evolution and company objectives

Market intelligence

- Monitor the market and analyse industry trends to anticipate opportunities and support business decisions

Partnerships & negotiation





- Negotiate agreements and develop strategic partnerships with key players across the intermodal value chain
- Manage relationships with key partners over time, ensuring mutual value and long-term collaboration

Collaboration & client relationships

- Collaborate with operational teams to implement expansion strategies and ensure execution excellence
- Promote and strengthen client relationships, acting as a trusted point of reference for the business

What we are looking for

- Proven expertise in intermodal business development and growth strategy definition, with the ability to identify new market opportunities
- Experience in negotiation and in managing relationships with key partners
- Advanced knowledge of business management and the development of sustainable and innovative growth plans
- Strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to guide and collaborate with colleagues
- Good knowledge of English

What we offer

- Gross annual salary range of € 55.000 - € 70.000, depending on experience and skills
- Meal vouchers of € 10/day
- Welfare plan
- Hybrid working: 1 day/week
- Work location: Genoa, Italy

Why join us

- Own the business development agenda of a company operating at the heart of European container logistics
- Work at the forefront of sustainable transport, where rail intermodality is a key driver of decarbonised supply chains
- A visible role with direct impact — from strategy to negotiation to market execution

How to apply Send your CV (including consent to personal data processing under the GDPR) to [email protected].

📌 Intermodal Business Development Manager (Genova)
🏢 ECN Transport
📍 Genova