**Position: Sales manager engines & propulsion Southern Europe**
**Organisation description**
Founded in 1964, VETUS sets the global standard in the design and manufacturing of complete onboard boat systems—including engines, bow thrusters and anchoring solutions—for recreational and small commercial vessels. VETUS prides itself on innovation and engineers the majority of its 4,000+ product lineup in-house. The company’s commitment to quality, reliability, and delivering a superior customer experience has earned the trust of boaters, yacht builders, and marine training establishments all over the world.
VETUS has its headquarters in the Netherlands, with representation in 17 other countries and an unparalleled worldwide distribution and service network.
We are looking for a **Sales Manager engines & propulsion Southern Europe**
Office location: To be discussed. Options are: Italy, Montelupo or France, Le Pradet or Spain, Barcelona
**Job functions**:
- Rolling out the sales plan for our diesel engines and electrical propulsion systems
- Actively approaching new potential contacts and expanding the network in pleasure craft, small commercial shipping and semi-commercial shipping in Southern Europe
- Create an even better solid dealer network for both our diesel engines and electric propulsion systems
- Approach the refit market for both diesel and electric installations
- You are the main contact for this group in your area and represent it at home and abroad at trade fairs and during OEM visits
- You work in close collaboration with your colleagues in the Netherlands, the international branches and the distribution network in Southern Europe
- Setting up and providing various workshops, both physical as online when required
**Job requirements**:
- You have successfully completed a technical Higher Professional Education (HBO)
- You have knowledge of diesel engines and both electric DC and AC systems/installations
- You can withstand a shock(s) and diesel smells
- You have affinity with (small) shipbuilding
- You are an English speaker and do control one or two other South European languages
- You have strong communication and social skills and have several years of experience in a commercial environment
- You are entrepreneurial and result-oriented
- You are willing to travel in South Europe every on a regular basis
- You are customer-oriented, a team player and have a sense of nuance and are willing to travel internationally when necessary
**What do we offer you?**
A position in a dynamic but certainly also flat organization. A very varied job with many international contacts. You work within an innovative and solid company in which passion for customer and technology is central with room for individual development. Employment conditions are in line with the market, including a company car.
If interested, send your CV and motivation
Istruzione:
- Laurea triennale (Preferenziale)
Esperienza:
- sales manager: 2 anni (Preferenziale)
Lingua:
- Inglese (Obbligatorio)
Disponibilità a viaggiare:
- 75% (Obbligatorio)
📌 Sales Manager Engines & Propulsion Southern Europe
🏢 VETUS MAXWELL
📍 Montelupo Fiorentino