Senior Sales Manager - Marine & Ship Chandling

Element Search; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Search is recruiting on behalf of a leading client for a highly experienced Sales Manager with 7–10+ years of UAE experience in the Marine / Ship Chandling industry. The role focuses on driving revenue through UAE ship-chandler and marine markets.

You will develop and manage key accounts, generate RFQs, lead a team of 8–10, convert inquiries to orders, and expand the company’s presence across the UAE marine market. A proven network and track record are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of UAE experience in Marine/Ship Chandling or related field.
• Proven network across ship chandlers and marine suppliers in the UAE.
• Strong customer relationships and reputation in the UAE marine market.
• Experience generating and growing business through market relationships.
• Expertise with lifting & rigging equipment and related marine gear.
• Excellent understanding of RFQs, procurement, quotations, negotiations and closing.
• History of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through the UAE ship-chandler and marine market.
• Develop and manage key ship-chandler accounts.
• Generate new RFQs and business opportunities.
• Lead a team of 8–10 people and convert inquiries into orders.
• Build long-term relationships with procurement decision-makers.
• Identify new marine business opportunities and expand presence.

Skills

UAE market experience

Strong ship chandlers network

Market reputation and connections

Proven sales track record

RFQs, procurement & negotiations

Team leadership 8-10 people

Job description

Element is hiring on behalf of a leading client for ahighly experienced Sales Managerwith7–10+ years of UAE experiencein theMarine / Ship Chandling industry.

We are looking for someone who iswell-established, highly connected and recognized within the UAE marine market, with strong relationships acrossship chandlers, marine suppliers and procurement teams.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years of UAE experience in Marine, Ship Chandling, Lifting & Rigging or a closely related industry.
• Strong and established network of ship chandlers across the UAE.
• Someone who is known and well-connected in the market with a proven reputation and strong customer relationships.
• Proven track record of generating and growing business through existing market relationships.
• Strong experience with lifting & rigging equipment, including wire ropes, slings, shackles, chain slings, hoists and related marine equipment.
• Excellent understanding of RFQs, procurement, quotations, negotiations and closing.
• Proven history of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

The Role

Your primary responsibility will be to drive revenue through the UAE ship-chandler and marine market.

You will be expected to:

• Develop and manage key ship-chandler accounts.
• Generate new RFQs and business opportunities.
• Managing a Team of 8 - 10 people.
• Convert enquiries into profitable orders.
• Build long-term relationships with procurement and purchasing decision-makers.
• Identify new marine business opportunities.
• Expand the company's presence across the UAE marine market.

Who We're Looking For

Not a generic Sales Manager.

We are looking for someone with an existing reputation, network and customer base within the UAE marine and ship-chandling industry.

If you have spent 7–10+ years building strong relationships with ship chandlers and marine customers in the UAE, we would like to hear from you.