Global Manager Distributor Operations

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a 

Global Manager Distributor Operations (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future. 

The preferred location for the position is in Schiedam (The Netherlands) or Hamburg (Germany). 

What you will be doing 

As the Global Manager Distributor Operations, you will lead the commercial operations around the Marine Voyage Distributor sales Network.
In this position you will be reporting to GM Sales Operations & Support. You will be preferably located in one of the Wärtsila Locations in UK, Netherlands or Germany.

You will be accountable for:

⦁    Global development of Sales (Order intake and Revenue),
⦁    Achievement of Margin targets,
⦁    Good Customer Relationships,
⦁    Effective Sales Operations

As Global Manager Distributor Operations your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

⦁    Build and maintain the Distributor Network
⦁    Drive Sales growth through our distributor network,
⦁    Own the Distributor (Performance) Agreements,
⦁    Lead the Sales Support Team, maintaining day-to-day operations,
⦁    Implement the Wärtsilä Marine Voyage GtM strategy
⦁    Drive conversion of Sales from End Users and other Resellers to distributors
⦁    Alignment on Service Network with the internal team
⦁    Maintain day-to-day contact with customers, building strong relationships with key-stakeholders through phone- and email and (occasional) customer visits

To be successful in this role we expect you to have: 

⦁    Proven exposure within B2B sales and Distributor Management. 
⦁    Exposure to Navigational Equipment and the application 
⦁    Fluent English spoken and written.
⦁    Good working knowledge of MS Office (essential), ERP and CRM (advantage) applications.
⦁    Knowledge of the maritime environment and products (advantage)
⦁    Strong work ethic
⦁    Able to work independently to fulfil tasks
⦁    Open to new technology and environment that is in a constant change.
⦁    Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

In addition, as an ideal candidate you:

 
⦁    drive Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values 
⦁    understand the value of collaboration and benefits it brings
⦁    are recognised as a leader with ability to build high performing teams based on trust 
⦁    have high integrity, listen with good intention, appreciate feedback and support people to grow
⦁    create clarity on direction and inspire people to take action towards the future goals 
⦁    enjoy creating clear business value with a goal-oriented mind-set
⦁    drive results with excellent planning and remove obstacles for success of our employee
⦁    feel accountable for business impact and act to adjust when performance is not as expected
⦁    develop an organization with high passion and drive – while making sure that it is fun doing business

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Richard Verkleij, General Manager Sales Operations and Support, through email richard.verkleij@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 25/05/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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