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We are looking for an ambitious and commercially astute Head of Sales (Products) to join Fendercare, part of the Maritime Division at James Fisher and Sons, and drive the global sales performance across our products portfolio. You will lead a dedicated global sales team and build strong partnerships with key accounts and internal stakeholders. Your role will be instrumental in defining and driving the sales strategy, championing innovation and delivering consistent growth on a global scale. The role will ideally be based close to one of our offices in either London or Norfolk, with office presence and occasional travel in and outside the UK.
Job Responsibility
Develop and implement a global product sales strategy aligned with annual revenue and profit targets
Lead and manage a global sales team comprising Regional Sales Managers and Business Development Managers
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor team effectiveness and individual contributions
Establish and manage a sales planning process with regional sales managers to drive success against targets
Identify new market opportunities and lead product-based commercial innovation
Collaborate with Marketing to create compelling product campaigns and sales collateral
Monitor pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability
Contribute to budget setting, forecasting, and overhead management
Represent the business externally at customer meetings, industry events, and exhibitions
Ensure alignment between product sales and broader business objectives
Work with product managers to drive fixed fendering capability
Promote and uphold the company’s safety culture and core values at all levels
Champion safety culture and the company’s core values at all levels
Requirements
Proven leadership in global B2B sales, ideally within maritime, offshore, or logistics sectors
Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring capabilities
Gravitas and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and clients
Previous experience in managing an international team
Proficiency in CRM and sales performance tools
Experience with sales transformation or change management (desirable)
Nice to have
Experience with sales transformation or change management
What we offer
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability