Global Business Development Manager Marine & Offshore (m/w/d)

ZipRecruiter; Witten; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in specialty construction chemicals seeks a Global Business Development Manager Marine & Offshore to drive international expansion. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the marine sector, a Master's degree, and excellent communication skills. This strategic role involves leading regional activities, developing key accounts, and fostering international partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in the international marine industry.
• Proven track record in key account development.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate global marine business with a strategic direction.
• Develop and manage key accounts focusing on Europe.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Project Management

Business Development

Network Building

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Welcome to the world of ARDEX!

„Passionately innovating responsible building Solutions“

ARDEX is one of the world market leaders in high-quality speciality construction chemicals. As a family-owned company, the company has been pursuing a sustainable growth strategy for 75 years. The ARDEX Group employs around 4,000 people worldwide, with around 500 employees at its headquarters in Witten. Today, ARDEX is present in more than 50 countries on all continents, covering almost the entire European core market and generating a total turnover of more than 1,110 million euros worldwide with almost twenty major brands.

Ready to shape the future with us as a Global Business Development Manager Marine & Offshore – based in Europe?

We are looking for a motivated and committed business development professional to drive the international expansion of our Marine & Offshore segment, part of our global PMO (Prefab, Modular, Offsite) business unit. As an innovation leader, we differentiate ourselves and grow by offering sustainable, high-performance materials that enable efficient processes in modern construction. With over 30 years of experience in the marine sector, we focus on lightweight, rapid installation solutions for ship outfitting - engineered to withstand harsh marine environments.

• Lead and coordinate our global marine business - defining strategic direction, aligning regional activities, and driving international growth.
• Develop and manage key accounts, with a focus on Europe, while guiding and supporting sales teams globally.
• Build and expand a strong international network of key decision makers - such as ship owners, designers, shipyards, outfitters, and distributors.
• Drive the implementation of ARDEX solutions into specifications (maker lists) and foster international partnerships in collaboration with local ARDEX business units.
• Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Sales to optimize and evolve the global marine solutions portfolio.

• Expert in the international marine industry (5+ years of experience), with a strong network of decision makers.
• Experienced business and project manager with a successful track record in key account development.
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluent in English; additional are an advantage
• A proactive, highly reliable team player who thrives in an open, mindful, and collaborative work culture.
• Pioneering mindset, intercultural competence, and willingness to travel internationally.

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