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Job Description

A growing maritime technology business is looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager to drive business development across Western Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company specialising in innovative solutions for the maritime industry, where you will develop relationships with key customers and play a key role in the company's continued international growth.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new business, managing existing opportunities and taking sales through the full commercial cycle, working closely with customers and internal technical teams.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Developing new business across Western Europe
  • Building and managing relationships with key maritime customers
  • Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to order
  • Developing and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
  • Working with internal technical and proposal teams
  • Attending customer meetings and relevant maritime events
  • Monitoring market and competitor developments
To be considered, you will ideally have:
  • Previous experience in maritime sales or business development
  • Experience selling technical products, equipment or CAPEX solutions
  • An established network within the maritime industry
  • Strong understanding of the maritime industry and its commercial environment
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial and commercially driven approach
Experience with a marine OEM, ship equipment supplier or shipyard would be advantageous. A shipping or chartering background with strong commercial relationships may also be considered.

The role is ideally suited to someone based in the Netherlands, although strong candidates elsewhere in Europe will also be considered.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing maritime technology business and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the shipping industry.

Interested in hearing more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.