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Job Description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing port agency/ services provider that is expanding its commercial presence across Europe. This is a BD Manager role but with a plan for you to grow alongside the business and the goal is to find someone who can become a Partner within the business.  

With established operational teams across the globe and a workforce of over 60 shipping professionals, the business supports vessel owners, operators, charterers and managers with a comprehensive range of ship agency and logistics solutions. Following significant growth in recent years, the company is investing heavily in international expansion and is looking to appoint its first UK based Business Development Manager. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious commercial professional who wants to help build a regional presence from the ground up while working directly with senior leadership.

This is an exciting role for relationship building, industry networking and generating new business opportunities. You'll become the local commercial representative for a growing international organisation and play a key role in shaping its European growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the maritime sector. Remote role but regular travel throughout the UK and Europe will be required.
  • Build relationships with ship owners, operators, managers and chartering organisations
  • Promote the company's ship agency, port services and logistics capabilities
  • Attend industry events, conferences and customer meetings
  • Generate and manage a pipeline of new opportunities
  • Maintain regular customer engagement through visits, calls and networking activity
  • Work closely with operational teams to ensure exceptional service delivery
  • Manage and grow your own customer portfolio
  • Contribute to the long-term commercial growth of the European business
About You We're open to candidates from a range of maritime commercial backgrounds. The ideal person will be:
  • Ambitious, energetic and commercially driven
  • Comfortable travelling
  • Confident building relationships with senior industry stakeholders
  • Passionate about the maritime and shipping industry
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • Looking for a long-term growth opportunity rather than just another sales role
  • Experience within shipping, ship agency, port services, logistics, vessel operations, chartering or related maritime sectors would be highly advantageous.
What's On Offer
  • Competitive base salary
  • Very attractive, generous uncapped commission structure
  • Remote working
  • Medical insurance 
  • Significant autonomy and influence
  • Direct exposure to company leadership
  • International travel opportunities
  • The chance to play a key role in building a European commercial network
  • Benefits to follow! 
If you think this is of interest, please apply today and we will be in touch with you. We will never submit your cv before speaking with you on the phone first and seeking your approval. Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK.
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