Sales Director

Executive Integrity; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Sales Director to drive business growth across Southern Europe in the maritime sector. This role involves establishing new sales opportunities, leading negotiations, and managing client relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong B2B sales background in maritime, with a proven track record and industry contacts. Offers excellent salary, flexible working structure, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent salary and bonus structure

Motivated team culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible working structure

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified, successful track record in maritime B2B sales.
• Existing contacts within Grimaldi, MSC, and Fincantieri.
• Ability to handle long sales cycles and large negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sales opportunities across key maritime clients.
• Lead sales presentations and negotiations.
• Manage pipeline and forecasting effectively.
• Nurture client relationships in Italy and Southern Europe.
• Act as a trusted contact for market insights and negotiations.

Skills

B2B sales experience in maritime

Strong industry network

Consultative sales cycle management

Excellent communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Independent working ability

Job description

Job title: Sales Director – Individual Contributor

Location: Italy

Who are we recruiting for?

On behalf of our client, a unique, award-winning innovator in battery electric systems, we are seeking a strong and motivated Sales Director to drive business growth throughout Italy. This leader will be the force behind improved sales results, refreshed relationships, and inspired new business within the rapidly developing maritime sector.

What will you be doing?

• Creatively establishing and developing new sales opportunities across key maritime clients such as Grimaldi, MSC, and Fincantieri
• Leading vibrant sales presentations and negotiations with assured communication and determination
• Improving pipeline management and forecasting with a winner’s attitude toward business development
• Building, nurturing, and expanding client relationships in Italy and Southern Europe
• Acting as a trusted, brave single point of contact for market insights, closing deals, and handling complex negotiations

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Qualified, successful track record in B2B sales in maritime, industrial, or related sectors
• Strong industry network with existing contacts at Grimaldi, MSC, and Fincantieri
• Assured at managing long, consultative sales cycles and large contract negotiations
• Inspired communicator, both in Italian and English, with creative problem-solving skills
• Determined and able to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment

What’s in it for you?

• Motivated, supportive team culture with strong company values
• Excellent salary and bonus structure
• Opportunity for vibrant career development with a market leader in electrification
• Flexible working structure and travel opportunities across Southern Europe

Who are we?

Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.