Job title: Business Development Manager Northern Europe
Location: Denmark, Netherlands or Germany
Who are we recruiting for?
An award-winning, fast-moving maritime tech client seeking a motivated, creative Business Development Manager to build a unique Northern Europe footprint. This qualified role suits a winner who combines consultative sales with a strong customer focus to drive improved commercial outcomes and market adoption.
What will you be doing?
- Own and grow the Northern European region (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands): identify and prioritise opportunities, lead complex sales cycles and close strategic partnerships.
- Convert early conversations into long-term value: ensure assured onboarding, activation and sustained customer usage.
- Feed product direction: act as the commercial voice of customers, translating frontline insight into improved product and go‑to‑market actions.
- Expand the network: leverage and grow a strong industry network of decision-makers, partners and influencers to boost brand visibility.
- Represent at industry events: raise the client’s profile as a thought leader across conferences and forums.
Are you the ideal candidate?
- Proven B2B maritime sales experience (SaaS/technology background strongly preferred).
- Established network in German shipping; exposure to Northern European markets is a strong advantage.
- Fluent in German and English; confident engaging stakeholders at senior levels.
- Strong emotional intelligence: focused on customer challenges and converting them into commercial outcomes.
- Self-starter who thrives in lean, early-stage environments — creative, determined and motivated.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive package with performance upside/bonus potential.
- Significant autonomy and real ownership in shaping regional strategy and product direction.
- Frequent travel and high-profile visibility across the maritime ecosystem.
- Professional growth in an inspired, vibrant team driving sustainable maritime solutions.
- Flexible, collaborative culture that values bravery, creativity and results.
Who are we?
Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy for a more sustainable world with a focus on talent within the Maritime and Renewable Energy sectors. We give a proportion of all our profits to Renewable World, a charity that develops affordable and innovative renewable energy solutions to poverty-stricken communities.
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