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Position: Sales Manager (Marine Engineering)
Job ID: 2339/7
Location: Essex
Rate/Salary: Open To Discussions
Benefits: Many benefits with this business
Type: Permanent, Full Time
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Sales Manager
Typically, this person will drive revenue growth by developing and executing sales strategies, building strong customer relationships, and leading a small sales team. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, identifying new business opportunities (both product and system solutions), and representing the company in the key maritime market.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Sales Manager:
- Develop and implement sales plans and strategies aligned with corporate objectives
- Lead and manage a team within the sales department enabling delivery against sales targets and KPIs.
- My client is looking for the hunter style sales person, someone who will identify and pursue new business opportunities:
- Prospecting, lead generation, attending/travel to trade fairs and industry events.
- You will maintain, grow and develop relationships with key existing customers / OEMs, ship operators / owners, engineering firms and ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Applications Engineering, and Aftermarket/Service teams to ensure customer requirements are properly communicated and met.
- Oversee quotation, proposal development, negotiations, and contract closing.
- Ensure competitive pricing while preserving margin.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory / technology developments; provide feedback to help shape product roadmap and marketing efforts.
- Report on sales performance, forecasts, pipeline, and market intelligence to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with company quality, regulatory, and service standards.
Qualifications and requirements for the Sales Manager:
- Typically 5-10 years of marine experience focusing on sales, with at least 2-3 years in a management or leadership role.
- Experience in technical product sales environment, ideally with experience selling both components and system-level solutions.
- Strategic thinker, proactive, results-oriented.
- Full Driving Licence
- Passport Holder
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
