Technical Sales & Business Development Manager, Tank & Hold Cleaning

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
Join Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) as Technical Sales & Business Development Manager, Tank & Hold Cleaning
Location: Glasgow, London, Rotterdam, Hamburg | Type: Full-time, Hybrid
We are looking for a commercially driven Technical Sales & Business Development Manager to grow and develop our Tank & Hold Cleaning solutions globally.
In this role, you will drive profitable growth across existing customers while actively developing new business. You will combine strong technical knowledge with a consultative sales approach to help customers maximize value and close high-quality opportunities.
What you will be doing:

• Drive profitable sales growth across existing accounts and new customers
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, from opportunity identification to deal closure
• Prioritize target customers and execute focused sales activities
• Collaborate closely with Key Account Managers to support joint sales plans
• Identify and follow up on Newbuilding and Dry Dock opportunities
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships through regular customer engagement
• Act as the technical expert for Tank & Hold Cleaning solutions within the sales organization
• Ensure accurate CRM reporting and compliance with WSS sales governance
  
  

What you bring:

• International experience in technical or solution-based sales
• Maritime background (sailing or marine engineering experience preferred)
• Proven track record of achieving sales results and closing deals
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Confident user of CRM systems and MS Office tools
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Commercially minded, ambitious, and results-driven
• Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Structured, curious, and quick to learn
• Comfortable driving change in a dynamic environment
  
  

What we can offer:
At Wilhelmsen, you will join a global organization known for strong leadership, career development, and work-life balance. We offer a challenging and rewarding role supported by modern tools, digital innovation, and a competitive benefits package tailored to your location.
Sounds interesting? If you can see yourself in this role, please let us know why you are our new Technical Sales & Business Development Manager, Tank & Hold Cleaning . You can apply online today through our career portal by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account. Here you can upload your resume and a motivational letter.
Deadline:
Contact for more information: Olivia Tye-Reeve – Senior Recruitment Specialist,
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