Technical Sales & Business Development Manager Energy & Water Solutions

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

Join Wilhelmsen Ships Service as our new Technical Sales & Business Development Manager Energy & Water Solutions

Title: Technical Sales & Business Development Manager Energy & Water Solutions

Location: Rio Brazil

Type: Full-time

Are you a driven and ambitious sales professional ready to shape the future of maritime sustainability Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is hiring a Technical Sales & Business Development Manager to lead growth across both our Energy Solutions and Water Solutions portfolios.

Whether youre experienced in technical sales or entering the maritime space with curiosity and drive this is your opportunity to contribute to the industrys decarbonization and compliance efforts through innovative treatment technologies energy-saving retrofits and water management systems.

About the Role

You will be responsible for driving profitable growth by identifying developing and closing opportunities across both product this customer-facing role youll work closely with clients product teams and internal stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with operational needs and environmental regulations.

This is a dual-focus role covering:

Energy Solutions

• Promote cutting-edge technologies to support customers transition to low-carbon operations

• Offer tailored solutions including alternative fuel treatments energy-saving retrofits and emissions reduction systems

Water Solutions

• Expand sales of water treatment solutions for potable technical and recreational onboard water systems

• Provide guidance on maintaining compliance safety and equipment longevity through correct treatment

• Act as a technical reference point for both customers and internal teams

Key Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales across the assigned region and customer base

• Build strong long-term customer relationships through regular face-to-face meetings

• Qualify and prioritize opportunities following a best-practice technical sales approach

• Maintain up-to-date CRM data ensuring accurate pipeline and sales progression tracking

• Collaborate with Product Management Customer Service and Marketing teams to align sales activities and support business development

• Deliver presentations attend industry events and promote Wilhelmsen as a market leader in sustainability and compliance

What Were Looking For

• 3 years of B2B technical sales experience; maritime industry experience is a plus

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field (e.g. Marine Environmental or Chemical Engineering Naval Architecture) is preferred

• Strong commercial mindset and proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets

• High level of self-motivation planning and organizational skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Comfortable working in cross-functional multinational teams

• Proficient in MS Office Excel CRM systems and digital tools

• Willingness to travel as required

What We Offer

Working at Wilhelmsen means being part of a global maritime leader committed to innovation sustainability and customer success. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working culture

• Career development and growth opportunities

• A competitive and flexible benefits package tailored to your regional hub

Application Deadline: 08.09.2025

Contact: Olivia Tye-Reeve Senior Recruitment Specialist -