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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Area Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHardinxveld-Giessendam, NetherlandsIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of commercial experience in the maritime sector.
  • Technical knowledge of maritime systems, shipbuilding, or mechanical engineering applications, preferably gained through practical experience.
  • Ability to understand technical issues, ask appropriate questions, and translate customer needs into suitable solutions.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with attention to customer relationships and results.
  • Experience developing new business and maintaining lasting customer relationships.
  • Independent, proactive work approach and ability to turn commercial opportunities into concrete actions.
  • Good communication skills in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

  • Identify commercial opportunities, follow market developments, and develop new business within inland shipping.
  • Build lasting relationships with existing and potential customers and maintain contacts at different levels.
  • Understand customer needs and advise on suitable solutions related to vessel propulsion, steering, and maneuverability.
  • Manage the commercial process from inquiry to order, prepare quotations, and negotiate commercial terms.
  • Lead a supporting team of approximately three colleagues.
  • Research new opportunities, map projects and customer needs, and translate them into concrete commercial actions.
  • Work closely with colleagues in Engineering, Project Management, and Service to translate customer questions into high-quality, feasible solutions.
  • Work with other Sales Managers and the Director of Sales & Marketing to develop the market position, sales strategy, and product portfolio.
  • Represent Damen Marine Components with customers, at trade fairs, and at relevant industry events.
  • Travel primarily to customer visits within the Netherlands and occasionally to customers or trade fairs elsewhere in Europe, generally for about one week.
  • Work independently toward commercial objectives and coordinate activities with the internal organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience within inland shipping is preferred but not required.
  • A relevant network in the inland shipping market is not required.
  • Experience coordinating the work of supporting colleagues can be valuable.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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