Marine & Yacht Shipping Commercial Manager

SDW Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local freight forwarder in the UK is seeking a commercially minded marine professional for a unique role that includes key account management and new business development. The position involves attending boat shows worldwide to build relationships with marine manufacturers and high net wealth individuals. This fast-paced office environment offers competitive salary exceeding £50K along with benefits, ideal for those with a background in the marine sector and a passion for sales.

Qualifications

• Marine background, either leisure or commercial.
• Proven sales capability and commercially minded.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend various boat shows globally to promote the company.
• Build relationships with marine manufacturers and high net wealth individuals.
• Act as the main customer-facing ambassador for the company.

Job description

Are you looking for a unique commercial role within the marine sector, encompassing key account management, new business development and social marketing? On behalf of a specialist freight forwarder, we are looking to speak to commercially minded marine professionals who love to build relationships, speak to existing clients, develop new ones, attend boat shows around the world and be the main customer facing ambassador for the company.

The Role

You will attend the various boat shows around the world, promoting the company & building relationships with various marine & boat manufacturers / agents, as well as high net wealth individuals who own / regularly move their boats. The Winchester office has a small friendly team, but certainly a busy, fast-paced & enjoyable environment where you’ll gain full support from the directors who have a wealth of forwarding & business knowledge. Although shipping experience would be beneficial, more importantly is attitude and willingness to learn this side & a keen interest / knowledge base within the marine sector.

Essential Criteria

• A marine background – albeit leisure or commercial
• Commercially minded & proven sales background / ability
• Excellent communication skills

About the Company

This is a position with a leading local freight forwarder that specialises in moving high value boats, yachts & marine parts across the globe.

Salary & Benefits

For the right candidate our client is looking to pay in excess of £50K for the right person along with benefits. It’s all about you and what you can bring to the table, in terms of both experience, energy & the ability to build trust & rapport with clients.

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