Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
technical sales & business development manager, tank & hold cleaning
location: copenhagen or oslo type: full-time, hybrid
wilhelmsen ships service (wss) is looking for a strongly commercially driven sales & business development manager to grow our tank & hold cleaning business globally.
this role is for someone who thrives on winning new business, expanding customer relationships and driving profitable growth.
you will own the commercial agenda for tank & hold cleaning solutions, working closely with customers to understand their needs, structure value‑adding solutions and convert opportunities into long‑term business.
while you will work with technical solutions, your primary responsibility is commercial success — building pipeline, closing deals and developing sustainable revenue.
responsibilities
* drive profitable sales growth and build business across existing accounts and new customers
* build and manage a strong sales pipeline, from opportunity identification to deal closure
* contribute to structured, targeted and team‑oriented sales activities
* act as the commercial and technical expert for tank & hold cleaning solutions within the sales organization
* develop trusted, long‑term relationships through a high‑frequency customer engagements and activities
* identify and follow up on newbuilding and dry dock opportunities
* collaborate closely with key account managers to support joint sales plans
* ensure accurate crm reporting and compliance with wss sales governance
qualifications
* proven track record in sales or business development, with clear results
* strong commercial mindset with the ability to negotiate, influence and close deals
* experience from maritime, shipping or industrial services is an advantage
* ability to understand technical solutions well enough to sell value, not complexity
* confident user of crm systems and standard business tools
* excellent communication skills and fluent english
what we are looking for
* highly commercial, ambitious and results‑driven
* confident working independently with clear ownership of targets and priorities
* structured, proactive and opportunity‑focused
* comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment
what we can offer
at wilhelmsen, you will join a dynamic and international team in steady growth with high ambitions, a global organization known for strong leadership, career development and opportunities, 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.
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contact for more information: olivia tye-reeve – senior recruitment specialist: *#j-*-ljbffr
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