Benelux Shipbuilding Sales Manager

Qabird; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Dynamic international environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Damen is seeking a Sales Manager Benelux with a focus on the Netherlands to drive local sales activities and turnover. You will be the primary contact for Damen's portfolio, build loyal customer relationships, identify needs and trends, and provide input for portfolio development and aftersales aligned with the sales plan and Damen strategy.

The role involves traveling for key visits to customers, shipyards, fairs and exhibitions across the Benelux region, with expected 120 travel days per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field related to naval/marine/offshore engineering.
• 3–5+ years in a commercial or technical role in capital goods or shipbuilding.
• Strong ability to build trust, manage long-term customer relationships and communicate at multiple levels.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills with a structured approach to opportunity management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop market opportunities through client acquisition, visits, trade fairs, and other marketing activities.
• Build and expand relationships with customers, brokers/agents, and key stakeholders in the assigned region.
• Lead the end-to-end sales process: generate enquiries, quotations, negotiate terms, and close deals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, align client contacts, and share market intelligence.
• Oversee newbuild orders from contract to delivery, with visits to shipyards and handovers.
• Manage customer issues and payment matters in collaboration with finance and management.
• Report market developments and regional performance to the Area Sales Director.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Dutch & English fluency

Analytical thinking

Strategic account management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine/Offshore Eng

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Damen is seeking a Sales Manager Benelux with a focus on the Netherlands to drive local sales activities and turnover. You will be the primary contact for Damen's portfolio, build loyal customer relationships, identify needs and trends, and provide input for portfolio development and aftersales aligned with the sales plan and Damen strategy.

The role involves traveling for key visits to customers, shipyards, fairs and exhibitions across the Benelux region, with expected 120 travel days per year