Sales Manager (m/f/d)

NACOS Marine; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NACOS Marine in Hamburg is seeking a motivated Sales Manager Merchant to manage a defined customer portfolio and drive opportunities in the merchant marine segment. You will enhance customer relationships, prepare quotations, and coordinate with Engineering, Product Management, and Service teams to support proposals and site visits.

You will develop commercial and negotiation skills under senior colleagues and contribute to long-term growth in an international maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales and customer-facing activities.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Basic understanding of technical products and customer requirements.
• Positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in the maritime or technical industry is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a defined portfolio of customers and routine sales opportunities under guidance.
• Assist with customer communication, follow-ups, and account development activities.
• Support the preparation of quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Maintain accurate customer information, quotation logs, and CRM records.
• Develop an understanding of customer requirements, products, and solutions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Management, Service, and other internal teams to support customer opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings and site visits alongside experienced sales colleagues.
• Support pipeline development and follow up on open sales opportunities.
• Develop commercial, product, and negotiation skills with the support of senior sales colleagues.
• Contribute to building long-term customer relationships and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

German & English fluency

CRM familiarity

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Organizational skills

Technical product knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Sales

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

NACOS Marine delivers advanced navigation, automation, and control systems for vessels worldwide. Our integrated solutions help ship owners and operators improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability at sea. With proven reliability, innovative technology, and dedicated support, we enable smarter maritime operations. Let’s shape the future of maritime technology together.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and customer-oriented Sales Manager Merchant (m/f/d) to join our team in Hamburg, Germany. In this role, you will support a defined portfolio of customers and assist in managing sales opportunities within the merchant marine segment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial, technical, and customer relationship management skills while working in an international maritime environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a defined portfolio of customers and routine sales opportunities under guidance.
• Assist with customer communication, follow-ups, and account development activities.
• Support the preparation of quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
• Maintain accurate customer information, quotation logs, and CRM records.
• Develop an understanding of customer requirements, products, and solutions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Management, Service, and other internal teams to support customer opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings and site visits alongside experienced sales colleagues.
• Support pipeline development and follow up on open sales opportunities.
• Develop commercial, product, and negotiation skills with the support of senior sales colleagues.
• Contribute to building long-term customer relationships and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong interest in developing a career in sales and customer-facing activities.
• Good communication and active listening skills.
• Basic understanding of technical products and customer requirements.
• Positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM systems is an advantage.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in the maritime or technical industry is an advantage but not essential.

Why choose us and why we'd choose you?

At NACOS Marine, you'll become part of a global organization delivering innovative maritime technology solutions to customers around the world. You'll work alongside experienced commercial and technical teams, gaining valuable hands‑on experience while developing your skills within an international and collaborative environment. We value initiative, customer focus, and continuous learning, and we're looking for someone who is eager to build strong customer relationships and grow into a successful sales professional. If you are passionate about technology, customer engagement, and the maritime industry, we'd love to hear from you.