Senior Sales Manager – Maritime Communications
* Two Roles – Team Lead & Individual Contributor
* Remote-Hybrid (2 days/week in UK office)
* Extensive international travel required
* Full-time | Permanent
* Maritime | NAVCOM
Our client, a global leader in secure and resilient maritime communications, is looking to appoint a Senior Sales Manager to drive new business growth across the UK, USA, and other key international territories.
With a strong presence across all maritime domains, and with a growing interest in the Oil & Gas and Offshore sectors, the business offers a holistic range of hardware, airtime, and smart service solutions. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at the forefront of maritime connectivity, with a focus on building lasting client relationships and future-proofing the product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote the full suite of the company’s maritime communications solutions, sector wide but with emphasis on the commercial shipping, offshore and Oil & Gas sectors
* Generate and manage new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets
* Lead and support a small international team (UK & Netherlands)
* Collaborate closely with service and technical teams to ensure outstanding client support
* Handle inbound sales enquiries and contribute to wider strategic account development
* Represent the company at industry exhibitions, events, and customer engagements worldwide
* Provide accurate sales forecasts, reporting, and account planning
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven background in selling maritime NAVCOM solutions
* Minimum 3 years’ experience managing small sales teams (1-2 reports initially)
* Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of the maritime market, including end users
* Confident engaging with both technical stakeholders and senior leadership (including C-suite)
* Highly self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working flexibly across time zones
* IT literate (MS365) with experience using CRM/sales tracking tools
* Eligible to obtain UK SC (Security Clearance)
* This is not a standard 9–5 role – flexibility is essential, and significant international travel is expected, sometimes at short notice.
This is a key hire for a global business with a strong industry reputation, offering the chance to lead sales efforts in vital international markets. The role combines strategic input, hands-on client engagement, and people leadership—perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, solutions-led environment.