Commercial Manager

RAW Resourcing

Rotterdam

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A maritime services organization in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to drive and execute the commercial strategy. You will identify new business opportunities, enhance service offerings, and lead a commercial team. This role requires fluency in Dutch and English, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of 5 years in a commercial role, ideally within maritime or offshore sectors. Join a dynamic business focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial role, ideally in maritime, offshore, or related technical services.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial growth strategies.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
Expand and improve service offerings and products.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Oversee marketing initiatives and campaigns.
Report commercial performance and progress to senior management.
Lead, motivate, and support the sales and commercial team.
Manage budgets for sales and marketing activities.
Conduct contract negotiations with new and existing clients.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch and English

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Commercially focused and result-driven mindset

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, international environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business

Job description

We are working with a dynamic, fast-growing maritime services organization operating worldwide across ship repair, heavy offshore, and luxury vessels. The company provides a wide range of services, from small repairs and system renewals to full project management and ship upgrades. Their teams operate from multiple hubs and are dedicated to getting ships back in operation quickly and efficiently.

This is a world of 24/7 service where trust, collaboration, and teamwork are at the core of every mission. The company values energetic, ambitious professionals who are motivated by challenges, travel, and working in a hands‑on environment.

Purpose of the role:

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for driving and executing the commercial strategy for the business. This includes identifying new business opportunities, improving processes, expanding service offerings, and leading a small commercial team as it grows. The role is part of the Management Team and contributes directly to strategic decision‑making.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement commercial growth strategies.
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
Expand and improve service offerings and products.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Oversee marketing initiatives and campaigns.
Report commercial performance and progress to senior management.
Lead, motivate, and support the sales and commercial team.
Manage budgets for sales and marketing activities.
Conduct contract negotiations with new and existing clients.

Required skills and competencies:

Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken)
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Commercially focused and result‑driven mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Education and experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial role, ideally in maritime, offshore, or related technical services.

If you are ambitious, enjoy hands‑on commercial challenges, and want to grow with a rapidly expanding international maritime business, this is the opportunity for you.

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