Chief Maritime Growth Leader

Blue Wireless; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Wireless Maritime seeks a hands-on Head of Maritime Sales to lead and rebuild the European river cruise commercial engine. You will leverage your senior network to win strategic contracts, shape the commercial strategy, and build a high-performing team across Europe.

Travel and executive engagement with shipowners, cruise operators, and yards are expected as the business expands. The role combines entrepreneurial drive with the professionalism of a global organisation, offering latitude to

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience within the maritime industry.
• Strong knowledge and established network within the European river cruise market.
• Proven ability to originate and develop new business through industry relationships.
• Experience building or leading commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the commercial growth of Blue Wireless Maritime.
• Personally develop new business through an established maritime network and trusted industry relationships.
• Strengthen our position within the European river cruise market and reconnect with existing and former industry relationships.
• Identify and develop opportunities in adjacent European and nearshore maritime markets.
• Represent Blue Wireless Maritime at executive level with shipowners, cruise operators, ship managers, shipyards, consultants and strategic partners.
• Build a strong and qualified commercial pipeline and convert opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
• Develop strategic partnerships that strengthen the Blue Wireless Maritime ecosystem.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering and Service Delivery to translate customer requirements into commercially viable and scalable solutions.
• Develop existing strategic accounts and identify opportunities for long‑term customer growth.
• Provide market intelligence and competitive insight to the leadership team.
• Promote the Blue Wireless Maritime portfolio across LAN, WAN, managed network infrastructure and digital connectivity.
• Build, shape and lead the future Maritime commercial team, with significant influence over its structure and recruitment.
• Establish a professional and structured commercial way of working, including pipeline management, forecasting, CRM discipline and reporting.

Skills

Maritime industry experience

River cruise network

CRM / pipeline management

Commercial team leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

English fluency

Willingness to travel

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Blue Wireless Maritime seeks a hands-on Head of Maritime Sales to lead and rebuild the European river cruise commercial engine. You will leverage your senior network to win strategic contracts, shape the commercial strategy, and build a high-performing team across Europe.

Travel and executive engagement with shipowners, cruise operators, and yards are expected as the business expands. The role combines entrepreneurial drive with the professionalism of a global organisation, offering latitude to