A vacancy exists within the Commercial Department for a Ship Repair Sales Manager who will report directly to the VP Commercial. The Ship Repair Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and securing ship repair, dry-docking and alongside repair opportunities for Grand Bahama Shipyard from shipowners, ship managers and other maritime clients based OUTSIDE Europe. The position is based at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Grand Bahama, and is not a remote working role.
The role will focus on building strong client relationships, identifying vessels suitable for repair in The Bahamas, supporting the preparation of competitive proposals and converting opportunities into confirmed bookings.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain relationships with shipowners, ship managers, technical managers and other key maritime decision-makers within assigned markets outside Europe.
- Identify upcoming dry-dockings, repair projects and fleet-maintenance opportunities suitable for Grand Bahama Shipyard.
- Promote the shipyard’s dry-docking, afloat repair, steel, mechanical, electrical, blasting and coating capabilities.
- Develop new business across the commercial shipping sector, offshore, Oil and Gas, specialized vessel sectors and other sectors.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline, including vessel details, expected docking dates, client contacts, estimated values and probability of award.
- Obtain repair specifications and relevant technical information from prospective clients.
- Coordinate with the GBSL Commercial and Estimating teams in the preparation and timely submission of quotations.
- Follow up quotations, clarify commercial requirements and support negotiations through to contract award.
- Ensure that client expectations, vessel schedules and key commercial requirements are clearly communicated to the shipyard.
- Prepare clear handover information for the assigned Project Manager and shipyard team following contract award.
- Obtain client feedback following completion of each project and support the development of repeat business.
- Conduct ship checks as and when required and provide timely feedback to the Estimating team.
- Represent GBSL at maritime exhibitions, conferences, client meetings and industry events within assigned markets outside Europe.
- Monitor market activity, competitor shipyards, fleet movements and future dry-docking programmes.
- Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports and market intelligence to the Vice President – Commercial.
- Maintain accurate client and opportunity information within the company’s sales reporting system.
- Comply with GBSL’s pricing, approval, contracting, confidentiality and business ethics requirements.
- Adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.
- To share and promote our Company ‘Values’.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum five years’ experience in ship repair sales, maritime business development, ship management or a related commercial marine role.
- Established network of contacts within the international shipping market.
- Good understanding of dry-docking, ship repair processes and vessel technical requirements.
- Experience reviewing repair specifications and coordinating commercial quotations.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Ability to develop new business and manage long-term client relationships.
- Strong written and spoken English; additional European languages would be an advantage.
- Willing and able to travel regularly internationally, client visits, ship checks and industry events as required.
- Relevant maritime, engineering or commercial qualification would be an advantage.
READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?
Qualified candidates should submit their Résumé via email at
vacancies@gbshipyard.com or https://grandbahamashipyard.com/careers/
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. ∣ CLOSE DATE: November 30th, 2026