Global Naval Sales Leader: Drive Strategic Defence Growth

Sperry Marine Inc.; Vlaardingen; Hybrid; EUR 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

International working environment

Pension

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sperry Marine Inc. is seeking a strategic sales leader to drive global naval opportunities from the Netherlands. You will build executive-level relationships with naval authorities, defence ministries, shipyards, and partners, and lead capture for major international contracts.

You bring 15+ years in defence/naval sales, a track record of multi-million-pound wins, deep procurement knowledge, and experience leading international teams. An MBA or defence background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in defence, naval, maritime, or government technology sales.
• Strong record of delivering revenue growth and securing complex, multi-million-pound contracts.
• Deep understanding of defence procurement and acquisition processes.
• Experience leading international sales teams and navigating long, complex sales cycles.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• An established network within naval, defence, shipbuilding, or maritime organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the global naval sales strategy to achieve ambitious growth objectives.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with naval authorities, defence ministries, shipyards, system integrators, and strategic partners.
• Lead capture and pursuit activities for significant naval acquisition and modernization programmes.
• Drive bookings, revenue, profitability, and pipeline growth across global markets.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insight to influence business and product development.
• Lead and develop a high-performing international sales team.
• Partner closely with engineering, product, programme management, and bid teams to deliver winning solutions.
• Act as an ambassador for Sperry Marine at industry events and customer engagements worldwide.

Skills

Strategic sales leadership

Defence sector experience

International sales

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA

Job description

Sperry Marine Inc. is seeking a strategic sales leader to drive global naval opportunities from the Netherlands. You will build executive-level relationships with naval authorities, defence ministries, shipyards, and partners, and lead capture for major international contracts.

You bring 15+ years in defence/naval sales, a track record of multi-million-pound wins, deep procurement knowledge, and experience leading international teams. An MBA or defence background is advantageous.