Commercial Manager

628 Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage B.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Training opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

628 Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage B.V. in Rotterdam is looking for a Commercial Manager to lead the development and execution of their commercial strategy. Key responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, optimizing processes, and expanding product offerings.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, a proven track record in commercial roles, and be fluent in Dutch and English. Benefits include performance-based bonuses and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably in maritime or Heavy Offshore.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, possibly Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth strategies for market position.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Lead and motivate the sales and marketing team.
• Negotiate contracts with customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

The Commercial Manager is responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy of Harbour & Voyage. This role includes identifying new business opportunities, optimizing business processes, and expanding the product and service offerings.

As part of the Management Team, the Commercial Manager contributes to strategic decision‑making of the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial strategies: Creating and implementing growth strategies to strengthen Harbour & Voyage’s market position.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop products or improve existing ones to expand product and service offerings.
• Acquire new customers and maintain existing customer relationships.
• Oversee creation and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Report progress and results to management.
• Lead and motivate the sales and marketing team.
• Prepare and manage sales and marketing budgets.
• Conduct contract negotiations with new and existing customers.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide the team.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify and leverage market trends.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Focused on achieving commercial objectives and growth.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably within the maritime or Heavy Offshore sector.
• Fluent in Dutch, English, and possibly Spanish.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme: Performance‑based bonuses.
• Training opportunities: Access to training and courses for professional development.
• Flexible working hours and possibility of remote working.