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 companys sustainability agenda.
- Research/Benchspan and present trends in sustainability to inform and inspire business decisions.
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.
You quickly identify where improvements can be made and communicate these effectively to stakeholders. You adapt effortlessly from one task to another, ensuring no detail is overlooked. You thrive in a team environment but can also work independently when needed. You embrace challenges and continuously seek ways to enhance processes and outcomes. You have experience in project management and an understanding of change management.
Further:
- You are pursuing a last year bachelors or a masters degree student in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related field.
- You have a strong interest in sustainability and the airfreight industry.
- You possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- You speak and write fluent English (optional: Dutch and/or French)
- You are available from September 2025 for 6 months.
- You are available to work 5 days a week.
- Ability to commute within 60 minutes to Schiphol Oost (ample public transport options and free parking available).
What do we offer?
KLM offers you a highly educational experience in a dynamic organization where you will play an important role. During this internship, you can develop yourself strongly on both a personal and professional level. Additionally, this internship gives you the opportunity to build your network by sitting down with many different KLM employees!Another advantage of an internship at KLM is the association by and for interns: KLM Taxibaan. This association expands your network and organizes enjoyable events and interesting excursions within the KLM organization. There is also an internship allowance.
Ready for your next destination?
Dont wait any longer, and send us your CV for the ‘final boarding call’ by 04/18/2025! You dont need to write a motivation letter; we will ask you some specific questions during your application process. You will hear from us within two weeks after the vacancy closes!
Questions?
If you want to know more about the internship, contact the hiring manager, or email the recruiter for questions about the application process. In both cases, dont forget to mention the vacancy number: 18997.
Hiring manager
Hélène Goury: HELENE.GOURYKLM.COM
Recruiter
Tess Donk: TESS-VAN.DONKKLM.COM
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