We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. Sales Manager (Benelux) About us We are looking for an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial Sales Manager to join our Sales Benelux team. The sales department is divided into seven areas, namely the Benelux, North, West & South Europe, East & South East Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The diversity between sales activities and the consequent market approach in the seven areas is extensive because of the differences in product types, distribution, types of customers, collaboration with agents, political influences, government regulations, method of project funding etc. Area Sales Directors and Sales Managers are frequently required to travel. The trips usually consist of visits to prospective and (existing) customers. Partners include: employees at government agencies, port operators, shipping companies, contractors and marine service companies. The Sales Manager is responsible for the local sales activities and turnover in a number of countries within the area. In order to strengthen our sales team, we have a vacancy for a Sales Manager Benelux with a focus on the Netherlands, but in the future possibly also Belgium and Luxembourg. The role As a sales manager, you are responsible for all sales activities and act as the primary contact for the customer for the Damen portfolio within assigned countries/ area. You build sustainable customer relationships, identify needs and trends, sell and provide input for the development of the Damen portfolio and oversee aftersales in line with developed sales plan and Damen strategy. Goal of the job is to realize sales objectives and create customer loyalty in the assigned territory to contribute to an increase in the market share, turnover and profits of Damen. On average, the sales manager travels 120 days a year. These trips mainly exist of visiting prospects and clients inside the area 1 region, but also visiting our shipyards, fairs and exhibitions outside of the area 1 region together with clients. Key accountabilities Proactively identify and develop market opportunities through client acquisition, visits, trade fairs, and other marketing activities, providing strategic market insights to management. Build, maintain, and expand strong relationships with customers, brokers/agents, and key stakeholders within the assigned region or industry. Lead the sales process end-to-end: generate enquiries, prepare and follow up on quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and conclude sales contracts. Coordinate closely with internal teams, ensuring alignment on client contacts, sharing market intelligence, and representing the sales area within the organization. Oversee newbuild orders from contract to delivery, including production monitoring, customer visits to shipyards, launches, and vessel handovers. Manage customer issues, claims, and payment matters in collaboration with finance and management, assessing risks and proposing solutions. Report market developments, sales progress, and regional performance to the Area Sales Director. Skills and experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Offshore Engineering, or a comparable technical field. 3–5+ years of relevant experience in a commercial and/or technical role, ideally within the capital goods industry. Strong commercial mindset with proven ability to build trust, manage long-term customer relationships, and communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels. Ability to balance customer needs with business objectives, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Entrepreneurial and market-driven, with the ability to recognize trends, identify opportunities, and translate them into sales results. Structured and disciplined way of working, including effective opportunity management and CRM usage (e.g. Salesforce). Strong affinity with complex technical products and shipbuilding processes; excellent command of Dutch and English, with full-time availability and willingness to travel extensively. What we offer At Damen we realize that supporting and managing many talented individuals is of great essence. We understand that the key to success is to find the right person for the right job. That is why we continuously invest in your development. Damen offers you (in case of fulltime employment): a dynamic international working environment focusing on technology and innovation a competitive salary at least 40 days of annual leave continuous focus on professional and personal development through our Damen Academy an active social environment such as events and sports An assessment will be part of the selection procedure. #LI-GE2 Recruiter: Gerard Eggink Email: gerard.eggink@damen.com Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email. Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities. Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family. We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family. To set up a Job Alert, please create an account by clicking on the 'Sign In' option located in the top right corner of the page.

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