Sales Manager - Superyacht Industry

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading superyacht company is looking for a Sales Manager to enhance their commercial operations. This remote role emphasizes generating new business leads, attending global events, and leveraging an existing network within the luxury yachting sector. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the company's growth while enjoying autonomy and travel opportunities across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in the luxury yachting sector.
• Existing network within the industry.
• Ability to generate leads and convert sales.

Responsibilities

• Represent the business at shows and events globally.
• Set and track targets for business development.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Lead Generation

Business Development

Networking

CRM Management

Job description

SYR is working with a renowned brand in the superyacht industry seeking to appoint a Sales Manager.

This role focuses on yacht coatings and paint, with the company experiencing solid growth. The owner now aims to focus more on operations and is hiring a commercial professional to generate new leads and business.

Reporting to the business owner, responsibilities include:

1. Representing the business at shows and events globally
2. Setting and tracking targets for business development
3. Identifying new business opportunities
4. Gathering customer information for quotations
5. Inputting data into the company CRM to monitor progress
6. Acting as a business ambassador
7. Generating leads via social media content

The ideal candidate will have experience and an existing network within the luxury yachting sector, especially at the new build or refit stage. A strong contact book will enable targeted lead generation and conversion.

The role offers autonomy, extensive travel, and growth opportunities, both financially and in developing a sales team as sales expand.

This is a remote role, but the ability to travel easily within Europe without visa restrictions is essential.