How you can make your mark
Make your mark as Commercial Manager France at Boskalis!
Make your mark as Commercial Manager for our dredging activities in France. You will develop and implement a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy to drive new business opportunities and market growth. You will engage with our clients, agents and intermediaries and supervise the local team and activities of managing, planning and organizing the local business operations in accordance with the approved plans. You will be accountable for acquiring, negotiating, administering, developing, and executing contracts to enhance revenue and strengthen Boskalis' market presence in France. In other words you will have a broad scope of work, as you will develop business in close consultation with the Regional manager.
Your responsibilities as a Commercial Manager
- You identify opportunities and setting a strategy and objectives for the relevant area in consultation with the Regional Manager South Europe (acting as local MD) and Business Unit Europe (and, where necessary, with the Joint Venture Partners).
- You will be working pro - actively to develop and maintain close relationships with (potential) local partners & clients and stakeholders, knowing the local culture and business partners in the area.
- You are responsible for business development, acquisition and follow up on projects in consultation with the Regional Manager. Serve as a front office for Boskalis products and being the local knowledge center.
- You supervise and coordinate the local organization and staff, according to Boskalis Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards.
Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a Commercial Manager if you have/are:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Maritime Technology (preferred).
- At least five years proven experience as a Commercial, Business Development or Operational manager and relevant knowledge of the local market area and conditions.
- Knowledge and experience in project tendering & execution, financial & contractual management.
- A team player with strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ambition to further strengthen our presence in the area.
- Living in Paris Area or willing to relocate to Paris.
- A good command of written and spoken English and French.
We offer
What you can expect
- A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
- Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and conditions according to local standards.
- Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
Extra information
- Your team: You will work from the office in Paris. Your team consists of a Finance Controller and a secretary. You will report to the Regional Manager based in Rome.
- Where you will work: Boskalis Office in Paris, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
- Fulltime/ part-time job: The position of Commercial Manager France is a fulltime job.
- Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
About Boskalis
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
Dredging is one of our traditional core activities and Boskalis is famous for projects like the expansion of Port La Nouvelle, the construction of new container terminal in Le Havre (Port 2000), the land reclamation for Manila International Airport, Pulau Tekong, Singapore’s first polder or the expansion of the Suez Canal. Creation of new nature areas like the Markerwadden is something we contribute too.
In your job you will work for the dredging division. Boskalis have been protecting coastlines, reclaiming land and developing infrastructure for over 100 years. That’s a lot of ingenuity, talent and commitment. When we bring all of this together, we become more than the sum of our parts and can seize opportunities others miss. This is how we collaborate and make the difference together. In our lives, in our work and in the lives of people across the world.
Interested?
We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of Commercial Manager France. Please contact Joyce Hoornik, Sr Recruiter via +31 6 1382 7817 or joyce.hoornik@boskalis.com.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.
