Overview

Job Title: Sales Manager – UK (Marine Sector)

Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based with travel as required)

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in advanced technologies and lifecycle solutions for the maritime sector. They focus on delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that drive efficiency, performance, and long-term value for marine operators around the world.

As part of their continued expansion in the UK market, they are looking to appoint a commercially driven Sales Manager to lead business development and customer engagement across the UK marine industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a UK sales strategy aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across merchant shipping, offshore, defence, and ferry markets.
• Promote a comprehensive portfolio of marine solutions, including propulsion systems, engines, hybrid technologies, and aftersales/lifecycle services.
• Build and manage relationships with shipowners, operators, shipyards, and classification societies.
• Lead end-to-end sales activities including lead generation, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closure.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, operations, and service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide market insights, competitor analysis, and sales forecasting to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the business at trade events, exhibitions, and client meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven success in B2B technical sales, ideally within the marine, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of marine engineering, vessel operations, or propulsion technologies is a significant advantage.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Comfortable working with complex solutions and long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel across the UK and occasionally to Europe.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Maritime Studies or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum of 5 years’ sales or business development experience in a technical environment.
• Experience working with OEMs, shipyards, or marine service providers is preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to represent cutting-edge technology and work within a highly respected global organisation.
• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus.
• Company vehicle or allowance, pension, and full benefits package.
• Ongoing career development and global opportunities for progression.