OEM Account Manager - Southern Europe

February 1

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Seakeeper is the world leader in marine motion control technology, completely transforming the boating experience for new and experienced boaters alike with their gyroscopic stabilizers and vessel attitude control systems. They focus on eliminating boat roll and pitch, offering a stable and smooth ride at sea. Seakeeper aims to enhance the enjoyment of marine activities by making boating more comfortable and accessible to everyone.

Gyro Stabilizers • Vessel Attitude Control Systems • Marine Motion Control

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2003

🚗 Transport

🔧 Hardware

📋 Description

• Developing, maintaining, and growing business within the Southern Europe recreational, commercial, and military boating segments by: • Maintaining and building relationships with key points of contact at OEMs including purchase managers, project managers, and other industry professionals • Introducing new Seakeeper models to the Southern European OEM market • Reaching out to targeted new and existing OEM boat builders and shipyard accounts and staying up to date on new opportunities and project development • Monitoring industry trends, market demands, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities for the company • Providing regular reports on market conditions, project developments, and sales performance to the management team, contributing to the strategic decision-making process • Completing quarterly outlook, opportunity, and meeting results, and regularly updating the European OEM Sales Manager about activities, sales strategies, and efforts • Working closely with the Revenue and Logistics teams to ensure the smooth flow of payments and shipments, facilitating communication between departments to ensure timely deliveries and proper financial management • Preparing optimistic and aggressive forecasts and sales strategies, using the combined strength and power of the European team members • Attending events, sea trials and regional and international boat shows within the area • Helping to organize Seakeeper sea trials in the region for Naval Architects, OEM dealers, Brokers and Charter companies • Working collaboratively with Seakeeper Factory Technical Representatives to provide updates as well as working with the Marketing team to create market attention, support OEM marketing co-op plans, follow up on the outcomes, and develop territory marketing plans and budgets

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of international sales experience • Bachelor’s degree in business or a similar related field • Valid passport and availability for both domestic and international travel • Ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in English and Italian languages • Be a hands-on salesperson that stays up to date with current developments and future trends within the industry • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills • High energy and charismatic with a “won’t take no for an answer” attitude • Strong command of Microsoft Office products • Previous sales experience in the marine industry and/or with international OEM accounts • Fluency in French, both written and verbal