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Who we are and what we do:
Are you a graduate, or have you sailed, dynamic, ambitious, looking for excitement, and love to travel? Then you are perfect for a position within the world of Harbour & Voyage.

Damen Shiprepair Harbour & Voyage is a young, dynamic organization active in the exciting world of Heavy Offshore, Ship Repair, and Luxury Cruise Ships, LNG Ships, larger Container Ships, Bulk Carriers, etc.

In this world, we offer a wide range of services, from warranty to complete upgrades of complex systems, from supplying small parts to fully managing complex repairs, from replacing a cylinder to providing ship management, system renewal, to ship upgrades.

Additionally, we also provide project teams to offer service in a different way. This service is unlimited and always tailored to the client's needs, and is carried out worldwide.

Our teams operate from our service hubs located in multiple locations. The ultimate goal of the service is to get the floating objects and ships back in operation as quickly as possible. This is a world of hard work with a beautiful result.

This is the world of 24/7 service worldwide. In this world, everything revolves around trust and cooperation, with every mission successfully completed. Our team consists of young, energetic colleagues who stand by each other through thick and thin in our brotherhood and are always ready to support each other.

Purpose of the role:
The Commercial Manager is responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy of Harbour & Voyage. This role includes identifying new business opportunities, optimizing business processes, and expanding the product and service offerings.

The Commercial Manager plays a crucial role in the Management Team (MT) and contributes to the strategic decision-making of the company.

Tasks and responsibilities:

· Developing commercial strategies: Creating and implementing growth strategies to strengthen Harbour & Voyage's market position.

· Market analysis: Conducting market analyses to identify trends and opportunities.

· Product development: Expanding the product and service offerings by developing new products or improving existing ones.

· Customer relationships: Acquiring new customers and maintaining existing customer relationships.

· Marketing campaigns: Overseeing the creation and execution of marketing campaigns.

· Reporting: Reporting progress and results to the management.

· Leadership: Leading and motivating the sales and marketing team.

· Budget management: Preparing and managing sales and marketing budgets.

· Contract negotiations: Conducting contract negotiations with new and existing customers.

Required skills and competencies:

· Leadership: Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide the team.

· Analytical skills: Excellent analytical skills to identify and leverage market trends.

· Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.

· Result-oriented: Focused on achieving commercial objectives and growth.

Education and experience:

· Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree Sales, Marketing, or a related field.

· Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably within the maritime or Heavy Offshore sector.

· Languages: Fluent in Dutch, English eventually Spanish.

Secondary benefits:

· Bonus scheme: Performance-based bonuses.

· Training opportunities: Access to training and courses for professional development.

· Flexible working hours: Possibility of flexible working hours and remote work.

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Recruiter:

Gerard Eggink

Email:

gerard.eggink@damen.com

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Are you ready to sail into a new adventure?

Damen was established by two brothers back in 1927. Today, with more than 12,000 employees, operating over 35 shipbuilding and repair yards, the Damen Shipyards Group has earned a leading position in the shipbuilding world. We are an international company that is, at heart, still a family business with family values and a deep respect for our maritime heritage. It is our aim to combine our proven standardisation with the innovations of digitalisation to become the world’s most sustainable shipbuilder

Newbuild

Damen has delivered more than 6,500 vessels in 100 countries and delivers some 175 vessels annually to customers worldwide. Damen’s focus on standardisation, modular construction and keeping vessels on stock leads to short delivery times, low total cost of ownership and reliable performance. We offer a wide range of products including tugs, naval and patrol vessels, high speed craft, ferries, dredging, offshore vessels and superyachts.

Shiprepair & conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) has a worldwide network of 18 repair and conversion yards with drydocks ranging up to 420 x 80 metres. DSC yards have extensive experience – completing more than 1,300 projects every year, from normal drydockings for scheduled maintenance to damage repair, right up to extensive refit and conversion projects.

Services

Being active in the maritime industry demands continuous vessel reliability. For nearly all vessel types Damen offers a broad range of services, including maintenance, spare parts delivery, training and the transfer of shipbuilding know-how.

Components

Damen is also specialised in the design and production of various marine components including propeller nozzles, rudders, special towing winches, anchors, anchor chains and steel works.

Always looking for talent

At Damen we are always looking for professionals, starters and students with a passion for ships. We offer challenging jobs, internships, premium placements or graduation projects both locally and globally, in various job areas.

Investing in talent

As professionals we offer you the ideal environment to continuously develop yourself both technically and personally by coaching you on the job and through various programmes found in the Damen Academy.

We also offer students diverse unique opportunities to get to know the Damen Shipyards Group. Boost your personal development, even before beginning your professional career, through various events and activities.

“Damen has always been a company with a clear focus on innovation. From ground-breaking concepts such as standardised shipbuilding to advanced products such as the SEA Axe Hull, innovation has provided the means for Damen to grow into an established global group of companies.”

Oceans of opportunities

We are active across the entire maritime sector and offer jobs in different areas allowing you to grow, develop and define your own career. Whether you are looking for a job in Sales, Design & Proposal, Engineering, Research & Development, Yard Support or Project Management, we will do our best to find the right fit in our Newbuild, Shiprepair & Conversion, Services or Components activities.

Steer your own career

From the first day you join our company, you will have the freedom and responsibility to steer your own course. Damen stands for challenging jobs, personal and professional development and for numerous career opportunities. And, above all, it’s fun to work at Damen!

Are you up for the challenge? Are you a team player who likes to work independently and thinks critically and are you ready to take the lead? Then feel welcome at Damen and spend your future best years with us!

‘’We want to become the most sustainable shipbuilders in the world. Our ambitions lie in circularity and zero-emission sailing!’’