Internship Sustainability Cargo Project Manager

Introduction

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to play a key role in shaping the future of the air cargo industry? As a Sustainability Cargo Project Manager Intern at KLM, you will have the opportunity to drive real change, supporting our Cargo Sales teams and leading crucial sustainability initiatives. Join us in transforming the airfreight industry and making a meaningful impact on the environment.

If you are eager to join a forward-thinking team and contribute to transforming the air cargo industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What are you going to do?

As a Sustainability Cargo Project Manager Intern, you will help shape our sustainability agenda and commercial strategy, focusing on our Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme and other innovative sustainability initiatives. This role offers a hands-on experience in project management, collaboration with key stakeholders, and the opportunity to influence the future of sustainable airfreight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development and coordination of the Cargo SAF programme and our goSAF platform, which is integrated into our myCargo booking system.
• Support the creation of SAF offers and assist in preparing negotiations with key accounts.
• Collaborate with local sales managers to improve the SAF sales process and provide necessary tools and training.
• Enhance and streamline internal processes related to sustainability, making our commercial operations more efficient.
• Develop training materials for the sales team focused on sustainability topics.
• Help coordinate global sustainability relationships and support the implementation of new sustainability offerings.
• Organize and analyze annual customer sustainability surveys to drive insights that influence the company's sustainability agenda.
• Research/Benchmark and present trends in sustainability to inform and inspire business decisions.

Where do you land?

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) is a global leader in the air cargo industry, transporting a wide range of goods across the world. Combining the power of three airlines, we offer vast cargo capacity using both belly space on passenger aircraft and full freighter planes. As we pursue our Vision 2030—to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable airfreight industry—we are committed to achieving our Science-Based Targets and collaborating closely with customers, partners, and suppliers to reduce our environmental footprint.

Do you want to be part of this exciting journey to make airfreight more sustainable while enhancing your career in a growing field? If so, we invite you to join us in becoming a leader in sustainable aviation.

Your Working Environment

You will be based at our Schiphol East office in the vibrant TransPort Building, working with the dynamic Cargo Sales & Distribution team. This is a diverse team of energetic professionals who bring a variety of experiences to the table. You will report to and be mentored by the Commercial Sustainability Manager, benefiting from personalized coaching and professional development opportunities throughout the internship.

Your profile

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking someone with:

• You are passionate about driving sustainable aviation and making a positive impact.
• You enjoy a challenge and are resilient and dynamic.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills capable of engaging with global stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and an understanding of change management.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and an eagerness to contribute.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (minimum C1 level). Optional: Dutch and/or French. 
• You are available from February/March onwards for a period of 6 months, 5 days a week. 
• Ability to commute within 60 minutes to Schiphol Oost (ample public transport options and free parking available).

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