Sales Manager (Underwater Services)

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with shipowners, ship managers, charterers, and offshore operators.
• Promote underwater services including hull cleaning, propeller cleaning, ROV inspections, and biofouling management solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and client meetings to proposal preparation, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Advise customers on strategies to improve vessel efficiency, reduce operating costs, enhance CII performance, and comply with environmental regulations.
• Work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure successful service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations to identify new business opportunities.
• Represent the company at maritime exhibitions, conferences, and networking events.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline, forecasts, and CRM records while achieving sales targets.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of sales or business development experience within the maritime industry.
• Proven experience selling marine services, technical solutions, or maritime technology to shipowners or ship management companies.
• Strong understanding of vessel operations, dry docking, hull performance, or marine maintenance will be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

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