Benelux Sales Manager – Shipbuilding Growth

Damen Shipyards Group; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Damen Academy

Active social environment

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Group is seeking a Sales Manager Benelux to drive local sales and turnover in the Netherlands, with potential expansion to Belgium and Luxembourg. You will build sustainable customer relationships, identify needs, and input into the Damen portfolio while aligning with the sales plan and strategy.

You will travel frequently, manage the sales cycle end-to-end, and contribute to market share growth and profits for Damen in the assigned region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• 3-5+ years of relevant commercial or technical experience in the capital goods industry.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to build trust and manage long-term customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify market opportunities and develop relationships with customers, brokers/agents, and stakeholders.
• Lead the sales process end-to-end: enquiries, quotations, negotiations, and contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and oversee shipyard visits, production monitoring and aftersales.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM experience

Relationship building

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Damen Shipyards Group is seeking a Sales Manager Benelux to drive local sales and turnover in the Netherlands, with potential expansion to Belgium and Luxembourg. You will build sustainable customer relationships, identify needs, and input into the Damen portfolio while aligning with the sales plan and strategy.

You will travel frequently, manage the sales cycle end-to-end, and contribute to market share growth and profits for Damen in the assigned region.