We are looking for a high performing Senior Sales Manager to help meet our customer’s acquisitions and drive the sales process through close collaboration to develop tailored solutions that fit their needs. Do you have experience with strategic sales and a keen eye for details? Then you might be our new team member. 

Svanehøj is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sustainable pumping solutions for the marine industry. Our Deepwell cargo and fuel pumps are uniquely designed to handle different types of cargo, and our pumps for the product and chemical tanker segment are tailored to solutions for a wide range of liquid products. In addition, our service department supports first-class service on all our installed pumps in connection with docking, onboard service, and annual calibrations.

You will be part of an exciting, international company with approx. 500 employees in offices in Denmark, the UK, France, Singapore, China, US, Dubai, Korea, Holland and Japan. In Denmark, there are approx. 250 committed employees at our head office in Svenstrup and our office in Frederikshavn.

Strong sales profile with commercial interest
The growing demand in both the maritime and land-based segments is driving the need to strengthen our Fuel Sales team. We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with commercial interest for our sales department in Svenstrup.

Your responsibilities include new sales of Svanehøjs fuel pumps portfolio worldwide in cooperation with the 
Svanehøj sales team, Sales offices and agents as well as handling promotion and sales activities for new 
and existing customers. Your tasks will furthermore include: 

• Identifying new sales opportunities and conducting market and trend analyses 
• Driving the new go-to-market Fuel strategies for selected new developments 
• Preparing quotations, price list structures, negotiate/sign contracts for new customers 
• Securing and enhancing sales/new business for the Svanehøj Fuel Pump Portfolio 

Your tasks will also include building relationships with new and existing customers particularly at customer visits and exhibitions abroad. Here, you will need to utilize your naturally approachable and relationship-building personality, as you take pride in prioritizing the customers.

Senior Sales Manager with experience in strategic sales
As a person, you are a naturally collaborative and flexible person with a strong commercial mindset. Driven by a passion delivering excellent customer service, you are recognized for your high-quality work and your ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships. You value structure and attention to detail, even in a fast-paced sales environment, and excel at handling multiple tasks with ease and composure. As a true team player, you contribute to a positive team atmosphere and are committed to collective success. Furthermore, you have:

• Minimum 6 years of experience within strategic sales
• Documented sales and new business development experience, preferably from the marine/upstream/downstream gas business
• A keen eye for details
• Flair for technical details 
• Good communication skills on high level English, preferably on a negotiation level
• Experience in CRM systems and digital sales tools
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to new challenges

Preferably, you have experience within the maritime or land-based sector. As the job requires travel to meet customers worldwide at exhibitions and shipyards, you must be able to travel with short notice approximately 40-60 days a year. 

An important role in an international company
As a Senior Sales Manager at Svanehøj, we offer: 

• An attractive job opportunity in a meaningful and exiting role with lots of opportunities
• You to be a part of a dynamic organization in growth with products of high technical quality
• Competent, committed colleagues and culture with a focus on well-being and development
• A good salary package incl. pension and bonus scheme, possibility of health insurance and a canteen arrangement 
• A job in a company that works seriously with ESG through our Engage to Sustain strategy

How to apply:
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please submit a motivated cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience and achievements.

Please be aware that we do not accept applications by mail. Any applications submitted by mail will not be considered.

Do you have any questions or would like more details about the position, please contact Head of Sales, Fuel, Jacob Wesenberg-Lund, at jacwe@svanehoj.com or +45 5360 1676