Sales Manager (Ship Building)

Dockyard Sales Manager (Shipbuilding / New Building Vessels)
Our client, a well-established shipyard company, is looking for an experienced Dockyard Sales Manager to drive business growth for its New Building Vessel division.
This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial experience in the shipbuilding industry and an established network within the maritime sector.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to secure new shipbuilding projects.
• Identify and acquire new customers across domestic and international markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with ship owners, shipping companies, offshore operators, government agencies, and other maritime stakeholders.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and contract closures.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, production, and project teams to ensure customer requirements are well communicated.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Prepare sales forecasts and business development plans.
• Report directly to the company owner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of sales/business development experience within the shipbuilding or shipyard industry.
• Strong understanding of new building vessel projects.
• Established network with ship owners, shipping companies, offshore companies, EPC contractors, or government sectors is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Willing to work between Jakarta and Batam as business requires.
• Fluent in English is preferred.

If this sounds like your next career move, or if you know someone suitable, feel free to reach out and send your profile to [email protected]