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Commercial Manager - Maritime, City of London

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City of London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

JN -072025-105723_1752507224

Job Views:

7

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Manager – Maritime Salvage
Location: London (Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: £63,000 – £70,000 + Bonus
Language: English
Travel: Up to 150 days/year (mainly UK-based)

About the Role:

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead business development and project acquisition within the UK maritime salvage sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong network, proven commercial skills, and experience closing projects in this specialist area.

You will work closely with decision-makers and have the autonomy to define your own approach, within a company that values impact over bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead business development and close deals in maritime salvage projects
* Build and maintain relationships with UK shipowners, underwriters, and maritime lawyers
* Manage the full commercial sales cycle from prospecting to contract closure
* Travel within the UK up to 150 days per year to engage with key clients and stakeholders
* Work independently with ownership of your strategy and objectives
* Identify and pursue opportunities in wreck removal, emergency response, and casualty management

Requirements:

* 5–10 years’ commercial experience within maritime, ideally salvage
* Established network within the UK maritime salvage industry, including underwriters and legal contacts
* Proven track record of winning projects and closing business
* Self-reliant, flexible, and positive approach to work
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Comfortable working hybrid or remotely with significant UK travel



Why Join?

* Work directly with key decision-makers
* Autonomy to shape your role and working style
* Join a lean, entrepreneurial team—not a large corporation
* Flexibility to work in a way that suits you, with meaningful impact

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.