Key Account Manager
Key Account Manager - Maritime Products
📍 Location: Rotterdam
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid
📅 Start Date: ASAP
Join a Global Maritime Leader
Are you a seasoned sales professional ready to take ownership of strategic maritime accounts? One of the world's leading shipping services companies is hiring a Key Account Manager to drive commercial success and strengthen customer relationships across the maritime sector.
With operations in over 70 countries and a reputation for delivering essential marine products globally, this company is entering a new phase of growth - and looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
Your Impact
As Key Account Manager, you'll be the face of the company to a portfolio of high-value clients. You'll build trust, deliver value, and identify growth opportunities while collaborating with technical and business development teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic maritime accounts
- Drive profitable sales growth aligned with commercial targets
- Build strong, multilevel relationships with customer stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute account strategies
- Conduct client visits, reviews, and proposals
- Use Salesforce and Power BI for performance tracking and opportunity analysis
- Ensure accurate CRM records, proactive contract management, and sound credit practices
- Work closely with Customer Service and Technical teams to ensure delivery excellence
What You Bring
- 4-5+ years of senior B2B sales experience, ideally in maritime or technical sectors
- Strong commercial acumen and customer-first mindset
- Understanding of the maritime industry; sea freight experience is a plus
- Background in marine engineering or sailing is a bonus
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus
- Energetic, self-aware, and collaborative personality
Why Join?
- Dynamic, international work environment
- Strong team culture and career development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive benefits including:
- Generous annual leave
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Pension and insurance packages
Next Steps
We're moving quickly. If you're the right fit, you'll meet management directly - followed by a case round.
📧 Apply now via daniel.
📞 Or call directly: +31 20 793 0205
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