The world’s leading marine boiler manufacturer – Aalborg Industries – is looking for a result-oriented and service-minded Area Sales Manager to contribute to the continuous growth of our Global After Sales business area. You will be employed in our After Sales office in Wakefield/UK, becoming a part of our global after sales team working in a dynamic and competitive market.
Tasks and challenges
As our new Area Sales Manager you will get an exciting job with many challenges. The main tasks in the position are a mix of commercial and technical tasks and responsibilities:
Proactive marketing and sales work including persistently follow-up on customer inquiries
Outgoing sales visits to customers in the direct market, responsible for inquiries, orders and follow-up
Trendsetting analysis of the market potentials and exploration of new opportunities
Strong technical support to customers regarding repair and service
Convincing sales and product presentations at shipyards and for ship owners/consultants in UK
Overall responsible for sales budget
Attendance at exhibitions and fairs
Your competences
We are looking for a self-motivating candidate with a high personal drive who thrives in an international environment. We prefer a candidate with balanced commercial, technical and marketing skills who has a relevant technical/commercial education. Experience in sales and service of marine equipment from a similar employment or the boiler/shipbuilding industry will be an advantage as you must possess a broad knowledge of marine applications such as boilers and energy equipment.
As a person you are trustworthy and through excellent communication skills you are able to build and maintain confidence with our growing number of customers. A natural flair for business is a must. Further, your work style is systematic and structured and you are loyal to the task at hand to ensure quality in the final result.
The position involves travelling (about 100 to 120 days a year) so it is important that you are flexible and in-dependent. Driving license is required. Moreover, a good understanding of Microsoft Office products is desir-able.
We offer
For the right candidate Aalborg Industries offers employment in a rapid expanding, dynamic and flexible team with professional and personal challenges, including career opportunities in the global organisation. Further, we offer a comprehensive and competitive employment package.
More information
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Branch Manager, Mr Stephen Faircliffe, tel. + 44 796 896 1937.
Apply for the job
Please send your application by e-mail to: job@aalborg-industries.com and mark it “Area Sales Manager – Global After Sales, UK”. The position can be filled immediately and job interviews with relevant candidates will be held on an ongoing basis.
About Aalborg Industries A/S
Aalborg Industries is the world’s leading supplier of marine boilers and related equipment for all types of commercial vessels. The parent company is in Denmark and subsidiaries are placed in Finland, the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, China, Korea, Australia, Brazil, and the USA. Production of the Group’s products takes place at its own factories in Denmark, China, Brazil and Vietnam. Aalborg Industries has a turnover of approximate USD 560 million and has approx. 2,700 employees.
We believe in the philosophy, that all relations are a long term interest and benefit for all involved parties. This philosophy is transformed to a set of values, reflecting our mutual expectations. Our tasks are often complex and offer personal and technical challenges. This provides individual possibilities for development of career and business perspective.
