At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build relationships in the marine industry while influencing vessel design.
- Company: Join Volvo Penta, a leader in innovative marine technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of shaping the future of marine power systems and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Business with sales experience in a technical environment.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive with Company Car and Company bonus
Location: Warwick, hybrid working with frequent travel across the UK.
At Volvo Penta we power unforgettable moments on the water. Our technology sits at the heart of world-class marine experiences, from leisure craft to commercial vessels, delivering strength, comfort, uptime and safety across every journey. Innovation runs through everything we do as we move towards electrification, hybrid propulsion and alternative fuels, shaping the future of marine power systems, driveline solutions and support for customers worldwide.
Benefits
- Pension scheme: We offer a matched pension scheme of up to 7% of your salary, with incremental benefits based on length of service, including death in service cover.
- Company Car: Choice between an Electric or Hybrid car
- Healthcare: Benefit from access to Bupa Cover and Dental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of wellness, mindfulness and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
- Holiday Allowance: Start with 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
- Maternity and Paternity leave: Maternity leave (6 months full pay, 6 months half pay) and 5 weeks of paternity leave, with 3 weeks flexible to take at any point.
- Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, MyGymDiscounts, MyActiveDiscounts, holidays and travel.
Who are you?
A technically credible sales professional with experience in customer-facing environments and a strong understanding of marine leisure and commercial applications. You are highly motivated, a strong team player and someone who builds trust quickly while staying focused on delivering results.
- Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture or Business
- Experience in a sales or key account role within a technical or marine-related environment
- Strong understanding of marine leisure and commercial applications
- Highly motivated with a strong drive to achieve and exceed targets
- Natural team player who collaborates effectively across internal and external stakeholders
- Strong relationship builder with the ability to gain trust and influence decision makers
- Confident negotiator with good judgement and timing in complex situations
What You Will Be Doing And Your New Colleagues
In this role, the focus sits at the intersection of technical engineering and commercial delivery. Close collaboration with OEMs, boat builders and dealers supports the development of opportunities, influences vessel design decisions and ensures Volvo Penta solutions are selected and successfully integrated from early concept through to delivery, acting as a trusted partner combining technical credibility with commercial impact.
- Managing key OEM and dealer relationships across commercial and technical areas
- Developing new and existing opportunities from early enquiry through specification, quotation and delivery
- Influencing vessel design decisions to ensure optimal integration of Volvo Penta systems
- Representing Volvo Penta at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings
- Driving sales growth in line with business targets and commercial plans
- Working closely with application engineers and technical specialists on system integration
- Supporting vessel trials, commissioning and performance validation activities
- Negotiating commercial agreements with senior stakeholders
You will report directly to the Director Marine Sales and work closely with Technical Sales and Application Engineers, the Area Sales Manager, the wider Volvo Penta Sales Support team. You will also work with global colleagues in Gothenburg, ensuring a joined-up approach to customer and OEM support.
Area Sales Manager - Marine in Warwick employer: Volvo Penta
At Volvo Penta, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the marine industry. With competitive benefits including a matched pension scheme, comprehensive healthcare, and generous holiday allowances, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Our hybrid working model based in Warwick, combined with opportunities for frequent travel across the UK, ensures that our Area Sales Managers can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to shaping the future of marine power systems.
