Business Development Manager - Marine Sector

Equation Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the marine sector across Europe. This role requires a dynamic individual with a proven track record in business development and a passion for building relationships. Frequent travel and the ability to adapt to market needs are essential. Join this opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful sales and business development experience.
• Excitement to travel extensively across Europe.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to grow the marine business in Europe.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Identify new market opportunities tailored to marine-specific needs.

Skills

Commercial skills

Business Development

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Fluent English

Additional European languages

Job description

Business Development Manager - Marine Sector

Are you a dynamic business developer ready to take your career across Europe?

Salary:£45,000 + performance-related bonus.

Travel:Frequent international travel - sometimes at short notice.

Our client is searching for a driven and proactive Business Development Manager to expand their marine business across the continent.

Applicants from the Marine or Construction sector are required for this role

What you’ll do as the Business Development Manager:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow our marine business in shipyards, yacht builders, naval contractors and offshore facilities across Europe.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients, distributors and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities and tailor our protection solutions to marine-specific needs.
• Represent the business at industry events, trade shows and site visits across Europe.
• Bring market intelligence back to senior leadership to help steer our next moves.

What you bring as Business Development Manager:

• 5+ years of successful sales and business development experience.
• A willingness (and excitement) to travel extensively across Europe.
• Strong commercial skills , from contract negotiation to pricing strategy.
• Fluent English (additional European languages like Italian, Dutch, Spanish or Croatian are a big plus).
• Marine industry experience? Great. If not, your passion to learn is what matters.

If you’re a self-starter who thrives on building partnerships and loves turning opportunities into results, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join a business where your work truly makes a mark across Europe’s marine industry.