Business Development Manager

⚓ Business Development in Maritime – Navigate Growth with KOTUGAre you ready to set sail on a career where business acumen meets maritime innovation? KOTUG International is looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives on building opportunities, driving growth, and delivering projects from concept to operations. ResponsibilitiesHealth, Safety, Environment & Quality assurance (HSEQ):Keeps him or herself actively up-to-date to HSEQ manual and procedures.Ensure safe and healthy execution of activities own department and contractors.In case of doubts or anything is unclear, speak up-communicate or ask for a time out.Ensure integration HSEQ philosophy and policy and corrective measures in policies and daily practice Business & Market Intelligence.Business & Market Intelligence: Identify business tendencies in market, incl. trends, opportunities and threats.Monitor competitors, (potential) clients and industry by region and market segment.Maintain central commercial market database.Business Development: Build strong and effective relationships with (potential) clients and partners.Positioning of KMS in current and new areas to stakeholders.Set up business cases and feasibility studies, including cost-benefit analyses.Research grant possibilities (non-technical, non-educational).Tenders & Proposals: Build strong and effective relationships with (potential) clients and partners.Positioning of KMS in current and new areas to stakeholders.Set up business cases and feasibility studies, including cost-benefit analyses.Research grant possibilities (non-technical, non-educational).Negotiate and finalize business contracts and partnerships, ensuring they meet legal and corporate guidelines. Projects: Ensure project development including business cases and feasibility studies.Develop and ensure careful handover to operations after finishing project.🎯 What You BringBachelor or master degree with background in maritime industry. Proven track record in (international) business development and project management.Natural impact or commercial flair.Strong research- and strategic analytical skills.Good influencing-, negotiation- and communication skills.Financial Acumen: Ability to create financial projections and understand financial impacts. Organizational-, planning- and time management skills (proactive approach).‘Do it now’ and ‘Yes we can’ approach (result driven).Creative problem solver.Ability to provide leadership.Good partnering abilities with external and internal clients.Flexible and willing to travel on a regular base.Fluent in English, both written and spoken.Identifies with Corporate values🌟 Why Join Us?At Kotug, you’ll be part of a dynamic, international, and forward-thinking maritime team. We don’t just talk about innovation – we make it happen. You’ll work on exciting projects, partner with global players, and be empowered to bring bold ideas to life.