International Area Sales Manager – Marine

ACO Severin Ahlmann GmbH & Co. KG

International Area Sales Manager expanding ACO Marine's presence in key maritime markets. Driving sales growth while managing client relationships and providing solution-focused support.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solution-based B2B sales within the maritime technology sector, leveraging strong technical knowledge in marine engineering or naval architecture to drive sales growth and build client relationships. Proficient in managing commercial support tasks and executing strategic sales plans while effectively communicating in business-level English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Solution-Based B2B SalesMaritime Technology ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementCommercial Support TasksBusiness-Level English (C1+)

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Hard Skills

Sales Growth StrategyQuotations ManagementContract NegotiationTechnical EducationSolution-Focused Sales Support

Soft Skills

Consultative Sales ApproachRelationship BuildingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Marine EngineeringNaval ArchitectureInternational Trade ShowsMarket Share ExpansionSales Plans Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales growth in your region (exact region negotiable)
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and local partners
Provide consultative, solution-focused sales support
Travel internationally (approx. 30% of the time)
Manage selected local partners to increase market share and margins
Serve as the primary contact for your assigned region and partners
Visit international shipyards and shipping companies
Support partners in expanding their sales reach and turnover
Handle commercial support tasks: quotations, contracts, agreements
Present ACO Marine products to both partners and end users
Participate in developing and executing annual sales plans
Represent ACO Marine at international trade shows and events
Report directly to our Head of Sales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales-driven mindset with a consultative approach
Technical background in maritime technology, marine engineering, or naval architecture is essential
5+ years’ experience in solution-based B2B sales
Technical education (required)
Business-level English (C1+)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive company benefits, e.g., company car for private use
Remote work