Traineeship Sales

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

Were everything ship. Are you

Are you ready to launch your international commercial career and explore the oceans of opportunities within Damen The Damen Sales Traineeship offers you a unique dynamic start in one of the worlds most diverse and forwardthinking shipbuilding families.

What were made of

Were made for ships. To design them build them finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship craftsmanship fellowship and entrepreneurship were everything ship. Were on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters for the generations to come. To achieve our goal we need people who share our vision and drive and who proactively turn ideas into action.

Shape Your Future as a Future Sales Manager

As a Sales Trainee youll begin a twoyear journey that prepares you for a key commercial role within the Damen Shipyards Group. This traineeship is your opportunity to explore the many facets of shipbuilding from design to delivery while developing the entrepreneurial mindset required to represent Damen worldwide taking ownership of opportunities and driving initiatives forward independently.

Youll immerse yourself in the commercial world of capitalintensive highimpact maritime projects. Along the way youll uncover what energizes you most master the skills needed to drive global sales and discover how to make real impact in a company shaping the future of sustainable maritime solutions.

What You Will Do

Innovate:

• Discover our world-leading product portfolio and contribute to the development of solutions that meet global customer needs.

Explore & Rotate:

• Gain handson experience across multiple disciplines from engineering and production to procurement finance and project management including an international rotation.

Collaborate:

• Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers worldwide and learn how we work as ONE FAMILY ONE GOAL ONE DAMEN.

Lead & Grow:

• Develop the decisiveness ownership and improvement mindset defined in the Damen Leadership Profile and essential for future sales leaders with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and self-starting leadership.

Impact:

• Contribute directly to increasing market presence customer loyalty and commercial success in assigned regions.

Who You Are

Were looking for pioneers who dare to take ownership think commercially and are energized by working in a global environment. Someone whos curious committed and ready to grow into an entrepreneurial sales professional.

Youll thrive in this role if you:

• Have (almost) completed a bachelors or masters degree for example in Marine Technology Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering but all backgrounds with strong commercial drive are welcome.
• Feel at home in our values: fellowship craftsmanship entrepreneurship and stewardship.
• Have a commercial mindset and enjoy connecting with people.
• Are technically savvy or eager to learn more about our technology-rich world.
• Are a driven team player with strong problemsolving skills.
• Want to work in an international and highly diverse environment.
• Are flexible and excited about working abroad.
• Speak English fluently (Dutch is a plus not a must).

Whats In It for You

Career Growth Opportunities

• A tailormade twoyear journey designed to unlock your full potential and guide you toward your ideal role.

A Global Family

• Join a passionate community with peers across Young Damen and colleagues worldwide.

Continuous Learning

• Benefit from dedicated coaches mentors and training offered through the Damen Academy.

International Exposure

• Gain handson experience across disciplines and perform an international rotation.

Attractive Employment Conditions

• A competitive salary at least 40 days of leave and unique trainee events that make your journey both meaningful and fun.

What Youll Take With You

By the end of your traineeship you will have:

• A clear understanding of your talents and ambitions
• Discovered the world of shipbuilding from the inside
• Boosted your leadership and people skills
• Gained the insights to initiate and drive change
• Made meaningful impact
• Found the career direction that makes you truly happy

Are you enthusiastic about the Damen Sales Traineeship Heres how to get on board.

You can apply online via by submitting your CV and motivation letter.

Closing date:

After an initial CV screening selected candidates will be invited for a first interview. This is followed by an online assessment and the final stage consists of a panel interview.

Do you have any questions
Feel free to reach out to our Recruiter Ankie van Hees via were happy to help you navigate your next step.

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