General Manager Global Sales

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive global sales and promotion activities, managing and developing the sales department to achieve targets for sales volume, market share, and order intake margins
• Own and develop relationships with key customers (shipyards and ship owners) in the region, ensuring high customer satisfaction through consistent communication and support throughout the product lifecycle
• Represent WinGD as a brand ambassador at industry forums, conferences, and events to strengthen market presence and build strategic partnerships
• Drive customer support and satisfaction in close cooperation with business units, local offices, and partners – including supervision during warranty and operational phases
• Develop and maintain CRM systems, deliver business intelligence reports, and provide market insights to support strategic decision-making
• Plan and execute marketing and sales activities in the region with support from WinGD Marketing & Communication team
• Bridge market and product, translating customer requirements and market trends to Product Management while supervising product portfolio matters

Requirements

• MSc. in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture, or equivalent
• Solid experience in the merchant shipping market
• Product know how of 2-stroke applications
• Strong customer relationship management & leadership competencies
• Excellent representation & commercial negotiation skills
• Sound experience in explaining complex technical facts
• Team player, acting with multi-cultural team members and customers
• Problem solving & forward-thinking mentality
• Willingness to extensive business travel
• Strong command in English. German is not a must

Our Offer

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities

Application:

We kindly ask you to send us your complete application, including an updated CV, diplomas/certificates and a letter of reference.