Assistant Sales Manager – Marine
Aflex Ships Equipment
Role:Assistant Sales Manager – Marine
Company: Aflex Ships Equipment Trading LLC
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Commercial Marine Equipment Sales
About the CompanyAflex Ships Equipment is an established international supplier of marine pumps, electric motors, pump spare parts and other marine equipment.
We serve commercial shipowners, ship management companies, shipyards and marine service companies worldwide.
As the exclusive distributor of DBR Pumpen, we maintain ready stock across Singapore, Malaysia and the UAE, supported by our international sales and technical teams.
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Sales Engineer / Assistant Sales Manager – Marine to expand our commercial marine equipment business across Dubai and the UAE.
The ideal candidate must have at least 3–5 years of relevant commercial marine sales experience, established relationships with shipowners and ship management companies, and a proven ability to independently generate enquiries and convert them into confirmed orders.
This is a customer-facing business development role requiring regular customer visits, new account development and achievement of sales targets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new business with commercial shipowners, ship management companies, shipyards and marine service companies in the UAE.
Conduct regular customer visits and establish relationships with fleet managers, technical superintendents and purchasing departments.
Generate enquiries and secure orders for marine pumps, electric motors, pump spare parts and related marine equipment.
Identify and develop new customer accounts while maintaining existing business relationships.
Independently manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation and order confirmation.
Achieve agreed monthly and annual sales and order booking targets.
Coordinate with international technical, procurement and logistics teams for product selection, quotations and deliveries.
Monitor quotation follow-ups, customer requirements and competitor activities.
Maintain accurate CRM records, customer visit reports, sales forecasts and business development updates.
Support management in expanding market coverage and increasing sales turnover.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience in commercial marine equipment sales is mandatory.
Proven sales experience involving marine pumps, electric motors, spare parts or other equipment used on commercial vessels.
Existing direct business relationships with commercial shipowners, ship management companies and shipyards in the UAE are essential.
Demonstrated ability to independently generate enquiries, acquire new customers and achieve sales targets.
Good understanding of commercial vessel equipment requirements and marine procurement processes.
Technical knowledge of marine pumps and electric motors is preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
Experience with CRM, quotations, order processing and sales reporting.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Maritime Studies, Business or equivalent relevant experience.
Valid UAE driving licence is required.
Must be based in the UAE or willing to relocate to Dubai.
Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a commercially driven professional who already understands the UAE shipping market and has an established network of marine customers.
The successful candidate should be confident in independently approaching shipowners, ship management companies and technical purchasing departments, generating genuine enquiries and converting business opportunities into confirmed orders.
Important – Please Read Before ApplyingPlease apply ONLY if you have relevant commercial marine equipment sales experience.
This position requires direct experience in marine equipment sales and existing customer relationships within the commercial shipping industry.
Candidates with experience limited to freight forwarding, logistics, general trading, ship chandling or marine maintenance services, without relevant marine equipment sales experience, will not be considered.
We kindly request applicants to review the requirements carefully before submitting their applications.
Application RequirementsShortlisted candidates may be asked to provide:
Details of marine equipment products previously sold.
Major shipowners, ship management companies handled directly.
Approximate annual marine equipment sales turnover and individual sales achievements.
Current salary, expected salary and notice period.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Aflex Ships Equipment Trading LLC | Dubai, UAE
