Tuesday, 26 October 2010

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - SOUTH, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Account Executive required for leading marine industry PR company based in Poole. Preferably a PR graduate, you must have a minimum of one years experience and have the capability of communicating with clients and journalists at all levels. While it is essential to be a team player, applicants will be expected to be able to work on their own initiative. To be successful you will need good writing skills and an understanding of social networking. This is a great opportunity for someone with enthusiasm, drive and attention to detail.

SALARY

Negotiable

For further information and to apply click on the link below


TEAM LEADER - YACHTING & AVIATION - £40,000-£45,000 - ISLE OF MAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is based in the Isle of Man, a highly respected international financial centre, which has become the jurisdiction of choice for superyacht registration and management.

Our client is a leading independent trust and corporate service provider with its headquarters in the Isle of Man and offices in Jersey and Cyprus. They have established a reputation for a unique and distinctive approach to business within a fast moving industry. Led by a young, driven, entrepreneurial management team and backed by one of the UK's leading Private Equity firms, it has extremely ambitious plans for the future.

Our client is at the forefront of yachting and aviation management on the Island.
They are looking to appoint a Team Leader to their Yachting & Aviation team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Fiduciary Services, your key responsibilities will include: -

    * Managing a team of staff, ensuring they develop in line with both their own and the company’s objectives
    * Client relationship responsibilities for a wide range of significant international HNW clients
    * Working closely with our client’s tax, business development and legal teams to enhance client relationships and influence new business opportunities
    * Liaison with top tier intermediaries

The successful candidates will: -

    * Ideally have previous experience within the yachting and aviation industry
    * Have strong technical skills and comprehensive experience in dealing successfully with a wide range of fiduciary issues in the relevant markets
    * Have at least five years experience in administering a diverse portfolio of international trust and corporate clients or in the yachting and aviation industry
    * Ideally, be part qualified and working towards or have attained a relevant professional qualification
    * Be able to demonstrate success in delivering excellent customer service
    * Possess a confident and enthusiastic manner when dealing with people
    * Have excellent communication and organisational skills and enjoy working within a dynamic environment

If you are looking for your next challenge and believe that you can add value to our client’s existing team, please apply today with an up to date CV.

SALARY

£40,000-£45,000 pa negotiable depending on experience and background

For further information and to apply click on the link below




Monday, 25 October 2010

CANVAS COVER MAKER AND SAIL REPAIRER - SOUTH WEST, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a small but expanding Sails and Canvas Business located within one of Plymouth's marinas. Due to continued expansion they are looking for an experienced Canvas Cover Maker with experience in Sail Repairs

The role will involve manufacturing any canvas product for both marine and domestic uses, from the templating and design to the finished product. Work will also include the design of stainless steel bar work.

You will be expected to help and advise customers in their requirements.

SALARY

To be discussed - negotiable depending on experience

For further information and to apply click on the link below


Wednesday, 20 October 2010

MARINE / OUTBOARD WORKSHOP TECH / MANAGER - £20,000-£35,000 - GABON

JOB DESCRIPTION

Based in Port-Gentil,Gabon,  the selected individual will be responsible for Installation and Maintenance of Mercury outboard and other Marine related Equipment

Internal promotion is a big plus

Salary package attractive.

Must be fluent in French or ready to learn.

SALARY

Between £20,000 and £35,000 (equivalent) plus company car and residence plus annual bonus.

For further information and to apply click on the link below




MARINE ENGINEER - NORTH, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Kuranda UK Limited specialise in the supply and service of diesel heating, cooking and electrical equipment and many associated and complementary products.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive engineer to join our successful team.

Many of our products are unique and the successful candidate will require an appetite to learn new skills.

The successful candidate will need to be qualified in, or have a good amount of experience, in marine electrical and heating installations and service.  Individuals must be able to demonstrate experience within the marine industry.

The candidate will need to be willing to work away from our base in Whaley Bridge as we offer an on-board installation and service and also exhibit at several boat shows.

SALARY
To be discussed on application and also dependant on experience

For further information and to apply click on the link below
http://www.marineresources.co.uk/marine_engineer_north_uk.htm



SALES MANAGER (OFFSHORE RENEWABLES INDUSTRY) - UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sales Manager - Offshore
Based - UK

The Organisation

Since its founding in 1995, AMSC Windtec GmbH has become the leading engineering company developing complete electrical and mechanical systems for the wind turbine manufacturing industry. AMSC Windtec GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Superconductor (AMSC) who offer an array of proprietary technologies and solutions spanning electric power infrastructure - from generation and delivery to end use.
 Windtec engineering has been developing wind energy converters (WEC) for more than 10 years with turbine designs ranging in power from 650kW up to 10MW. Windtec provides organisations with unlimited support and makes sure their needs are met from design concept to full-scale manufacturing. At the heart of the business lies a large, experienced engineering team that help organisations realize their vision every step of the way.
With a unique business model and global technological leadership AMSC Windtec have experienced incredible growth both in line with but also over and above the global wind generation industry. Indeed they were recently mentioned by President Obama in his weekly address with reference to Jobs growth and providing global solutions to climate change.
To complement and sustain this growth curve AMSC Wintec are looking to recruit a strategic Sales Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with the Offshore wind industry as well as key northern European manufacturers with the goal of them using AMSC Windetc solutions to develop their own wind turbine manufacturing infrastructure The Role Reporting into the Business Development Director the Sales Manager (Offshore) will be responsible for the identification and realization of attractive and profitable growth opportunities within the offshore wind industry as well as developing potential licensing deals in

Key activities performed will include:

    * New Business Development - Identify and evaluate specific business opportunities. Work with product management to identify and evaluate new markets for existing products, new products through technology in-licensing and other sales and marketing partnership opportunities.
    * Sales Execution - To create and close sales in line with the targets set at regional and product levels. Update relevant information on the company CRM system with reference to client data, sales opportunities, and order status
    * Pipeline Management -Provide sales expertise information for the day-to-day management of products in the sales pipeline. These activities include opportunity assessment, market evaluation, market research, financial evaluation, and other marketing needs required throughout the product evaluation process. Define the roadmap in the long; mid and short term incorporating customer needs, input and feedback from other internal and external groups.
    * Alliance Development - Identify, build, and manage long-term relationships with strategic partners in the Manufacturing market. Initiate and complete proposals, presentations, terms and conditions, negotiations and execution for the development of licensing opportunities, research collaborations, strategic alliances, JV's, and distribution agreements
    * Marketing Strategy Development - As new products are being developed, or new Technologies/products acquired, coordinate with the development team to develop sound marketing strategies to win in the offshore wind marketplace. This will include market segmentation, value proposition development, product positioning, pricing strategy,

The Candidate

    * Deep knowledge of the Wind Industry with experience in a regional business development or strategic marketing role
    * Excellent sales skills
    * Partnership development (including negotiation) capabilities;
    * Self-motivated with ability to work in an unstructured environment (strong operational mindset, decisive, with a "get it done" and "whatever it takes" mentality)
    * Strong analytical skills (experience building, evaluating and clearly presenting complex business models is critical)
    * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence others without formal authority
    * Excellent written and oral communications skills

In addition to the above requirements the following are desirable attributes:

    * Knowledge and experience of the  offshore wind industry
    * Ideally technology licensing experience
    * Experience building strategic marketing and selling relationships with senior level executives in wind energy companies.
    * Technical undergraduate degree (e.g. engineering, mathematics, computer science)

If you are qualified and interested please send your CV via the link below

SALARY

To be discussed

For further information and to apply click on the link below


SALES MANAGER (BLADES) - AUSTRIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sales Manager - Blade Systems

The Organisation

Since its founding in 1995, AMSC Windtec GmbH has become the leading engineering company developing complete electrical and mechanical systems for the wind turbine manufacturing industry. AMSC Windtec GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Superconductor (AMSC) who offer an array of proprietary technologies and solutions spanning electric power infrastructure - from generation and delivery to end use.
 Windtec engineering has been developing wind energy converters (WEC) for more than 10 years with turbine designs ranging in power from 650kW up to 10MW. Windtec provides organisations with unlimited support and makes sure their needs are met from design concept to full-scale manufacturing. At the heart of the business lies a large, experienced engineering team that help organisations realize their vision every step of the way.
With a unique business model and global technological leadership AMSC Windtec have experienced incredible growth both in line with but also over and above the global wind generation industry. Indeed they were recently mentioned by President Obama in his weekly address with reference to Jobs growth and providing global solutions to climate change.
To complement and sustain this growth curve AMSC Wintec are looking to recruit a strategic Sales Manager to develop and manage strategic relationships with the wind turbine manufacturing industry as well as key with the goal of them using AMSC Windetc / Blade Dynamics solutions to complement their wind turbine manufacturing infrastructure The Role Reporting into the Global Business development director The Sales Manager (Blades). will be responsible for the identification and realization of attractive and profitable sales opportunities within the OEM and aftermarket wind industry

Key activities performed will include:

    * New Business Development - Identify and evaluate specific business opportunities. Work with product management to identify and evaluate new markets for existing products, new products through technology in-licensing and other sales and marketing partnership opportunities.

    * Sales Execution - To create and close sales in line with the targets set at regional and product levels. Update relevant information on the company CRM system with reference to client data, sales opportunities, and order status

    * Pipeline Management -Provide sales expertise information for the day-to-day management of products in the sales pipeline. These activities include opportunity assessment, market evaluation, market research, financial evaluation, and other marketing needs required throughout the product evaluation process. Define the roadmap in the long; mid and short term incorporating customer needs, input and feedback from other internal and external groups.

    * Alliance Development - Identify, build, and manage long-term relationships with strategic partners in the Manufacturing market. Initiate and complete proposals, presentations, terms and conditions, negotiations and execution for the development, strategic alliances, JV's, and distribution agreements

    * Sales Strategy Development - As new products are being developed, or new Technologies / products acquired, coordinate with the development team to develop sound marketing strategies to win in the offshore wind marketplace. This will include market segmentation, value proposition development, product positioning, pricing strategy,

The Candidate

Deep knowledge of the Wind turbine manufacturing / OEM market with experience in a global business development or strategic marketing role

    * Excellent sales skills

    * Partnership development (including negotiation) capabilities;

    * Self-motivated with ability to work in an unstructured environment (strong operational mindset, decisive, with a "get it done" and "whatever it takes" mentality)

    * Strong analytical skills (experience building, evaluating and clearly presenting complex business models is critical)

    * Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence others without formal authority

    * Excellent written and oral communications skills

    * Knowledge and experience of selling components / services to Wind turbine manufacturers  

    * Experience building strategic marketing and selling relationships with senior level executives in wind turbine companies.

    * Ideally a technical undergraduate degree (e.g. engineering, mathematics, computer science)

If you are qualified and interested please send your CV via the link below

SALARY

To be discussed

For further information and to apply click on the link below


RACE SUPPORT MANAGER / RACE SECRETARY - £23,000-£30,000pa - GOSPORT & WORLDWIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The 8th edition of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race will be starting in August 2011. The Clipper race is the only event of its type and offers ordinary people the chance to race a yacht around the world. The Race Support Manager/Race Secretary will play a key role in the organisation of the race and the management of the race whilst it is underway.

The total number of crew that takes part in each race is well over 450 and Clipper Ventures is recruiting a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated person to undertake the role of Race Support Manager/Race Secretary to look after the crew whilst in race stopovers and play a key part in the race organising team.

The Clipper Race runs on a two year cycle. This means that each year there is a race start or a race finish. During the race, which lasts approximately 12 months, the yachts stop at as many as 16 or 17 locations around the world. When the race is running, the Race Team travels to the various stopovers around the world, arriving a few days before the yachts to prepare for their arrival and leaving a few days after the yachts to finish any outstanding tasks.

During the intervening year when the race is not running, the Race Team are preparing for the next race including re-fitting the yachts, training crew, seeking supplier and city sponsors and selecting skippers.

The Race Support Manager/Race Secretary reports directly to the Assistant Race Director (and in turn the Race Director) and is responsible for the preparation, planning and the day to day running of the sailing and on the water aspects of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.

SALARY

£23,000 - £30,000 depending upon experience

For further information and to apply click on the link below



ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE SKIPPER - £35,000pa - GOSPORT & WORLDWIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you have an RYA or IYT Ocean qualification, solid background of sailing experience and can demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Then Clipper Ventures wants to talk to you. Each skipper will lead a team of up to 45 novice sailors in a Round The World Race starting and finishing in the UK. The race will last approximately 12months and is due to start in August 2011. There is a selection process for these highly coveted positions and formal announcement of the successful skippers is planned for April 2011. The 10 race skippers in the Clipper race play a key role in the overall race management team and are key to making the race a success.

SALARY

£35,000 + performance bonus

For further information and to apply click on the link below


RECEPTIONIST - SOUTH, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

ANCASTA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SALES, near Southampton

Receptionist

Ancasta International Boat Sales, Europe's largest firm of yacht brokers is looking for a competent Receptionist for their head office based at Port Hamble.  The successful candidate applicant must have excellent communication skills coupled with an adaptable personality and the ability to work both as part of a team and unsupervised.   It is a prerequisite of the role that the successful candidate can demonstrate recent and relevant experience in the area of reception and or customer service.

For a detailed job description, candidates should submit a copy of their CV with a covering letter.

Location - Port Hamble, Southampton
Hours of work - 09.00 - 17.30

Closing date for applications is Friday 29th October 2010

SALARY
To be discussed at interview

For further information and to apply click on the link below