About the role
Shipbuilding / Marine Equipment Industry
📍 Location: Ansan, South Korea
✈ Domestic & International Business Travel Required
A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Manager to lead domestic and international business development activities within the shipbuilding and mobility sectors.
This is a hands-on commercial role for a proven sales professional who can directly manage key accounts, develop new business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sales activities for domestic and international customers
- Develop new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract award and project delivery
- Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and pricing agreements
- Drive customer engagement across shipyards, EPC contractors, and industrial clients
- Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams
- Support strategic sales planning and execution for key markets
- Handle customer issues and provide commercial leadership throughout project execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above
- 15+ years of domestic sales experience
- 10+ years of international sales experience
- Strong background within the shipbuilding industry
- Previous experience selling shipbuilding equipment or marine-related products
- Experience managing relationships with major Korean shipyards and international customers
- Fluent English communication skills, including business meetings and contract negotiations
- Proven track record in sales, contract negotiation, and project delivery
- Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management capability
Preferred Background
Candidates from leading shipbuilding equipment manufacturers are highly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate
- Hands-on sales professional rather than a pure sales administrator
- Strong hunter mentality with business development capability
- Relationship-driven and customer-focused approach
- Strategic thinker with excellent execution skills
- Comfortable working in dynamic industrial environments
- Ready to take ownership and lead key commercial initiatives
Additional Information
- Manager-level position (Senior Manager / Department Manager equivalent)
- High-potential Deputy Managers seeking a step-up opportunity will also be considered
- Preference for candidates with experience selling to major Korean shipyards (HD Hyundai, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy Industries and related supply chains)
If you have a strong commercial background within the shipbuilding equipment sector and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
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