Levi Kahongo
Miami
Summary
Enterprise commercial leader with 10+ years of experience driving revenue growth and scaling high-performing sales organizations across the Americas. Proven second-line leader managing managers and senior commercial teams, owning regional P&L and net revenue targets, and building scalable GTM strategies in complex, high-growth environments. Trusted executive partner to enterprise customers and internal stakeholders.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GTM & Revenue Director (USA → Latin America)
CMA CGM
Miami
05.2022 - Current
- Second-line leader with ownership of regional commercial strategy, P&L, and net revenue performance.
- Lead and develop senior managers and domain leaders across enterprise pricing and deal strategy.
- Set long-term GTM vision while overseeing forecasting and performance management.
- Executive sponsor for strategic enterprise customers, acting as trusted advisor.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Technology.
Trade Manager – Americas
CMA CGM
Miami
03.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed senior commercial contributors responsible for enterprise deal execution.
- Owned revenue optimization and complex enterprise negotiations.
- Partnered with sales leadership to improve pipeline quality and win rates.
Area Manager – Latin America → Europe
CMA CGM
Miami
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed pricing and commercial analysts.
- Delivered executive insights shaping global commercial strategy.
Marketing & Pricing Analyst
CMA CGM
Miami
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Analyzed pricing trends to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Monitored competitor pricing to ensure market competitiveness.
Marketing & Commercial Coordinator
CMA CGM
Togo
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies for new products or services offered by the company.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth within the industry.
- Compiled reports on sales figures, market trends and customer feedback.
- Supported Sales team members in closing deals with prospective clients.
Key Account Manager
Alantys Technology
Paris
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities within existing accounts.
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular communication and follow-up activities.
- Managed key enterprise account with responsibility for sales, contracts, negotiations and reporting.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and other departments by identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
Education
Master’s Degree - Management of International Projects
Bachelor’s Degree - Import & Export Trade
Technical Degree - International Business
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Enterprise GTM Strategy
- P&L Ownership
- Consultative Selling
- Executive Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
More about me
Fluent in French, English and Spanish
Father of a furry dog and active toddler
Found of traveling, hiking and sports
Long-standing interests in geopolitical trends shaping global business
Timeline
GTM & Revenue Director (USA → Latin America)
CMA CGM
05.2022 - Current
Trade Manager – Americas
CMA CGM
03.2019 - 04.2022
Area Manager – Latin America → Europe
CMA CGM
01.2018 - 02.2019
Marketing & Pricing Analyst
CMA CGM
08.2015 - 12.2017
Marketing & Commercial Coordinator
CMA CGM
07.2013 - 07.2015
Key Account Manager
Alantys Technology
05.2012 - 06.2013