Sales Manager

**About X Shore** X Shore is redefining performance boating. We combine sustainable performance, seamless technology, and functional design to build electric boats that outperform traditional alternatives—without compromise. Our ambition is clear: lead the transition of the marine industry from combustion to electric. This is not a niche shift. It’s a category transformation. **The Role** This is a frontline commercial role with direct impact on revenue, brand positioning, and market expansion. As Sales Manager, you will own and drive high\-value sales cycles globally, from first contact to delivery, while building a pipeline that supports both short\-term revenue and long\-term market leadership. You are not here to “support sales.” You are here to close deals, build markets, and raise the bar for how electric boats are sold. **What You Will Be Responsible For** **Drive Revenue** * Own full sales cycles across key markets, from lead to delivery * Consistently deliver against ambitious quarterly and annual targets * Convert interest into committed customers through structured follow\-up and discipline **Build a High\-Quality Pipeline** * Identify and activate high\-potential prospects across private and B2B segments * Develop relationships with buyers, partners, and decision\-makers, not just leads * Maintain a strong, forward\-looking pipeline with clear conversion ownership **Win in the Field** * Represent X Shore at major global boat shows and targeted events * Run sea trials and product demos that convert into sales * Operate independently across markets and time zones **Own Your Numbers** * Use CRM actively to manage pipeline, forecast accurately, and track conversion * Bring visibility and accountability to sales performance * Work closely with marketing and leadership to improve lead quality and conversion **Strengthen Market Position** * Capture insights from customers, competitors, and markets * Feed back into pricing, positioning, and product decisions * Help shape how X Shore wins in priority regions **What We’re Looking For** **Proven Closer** * Track record of selling high\-value products (€100k–€1M\+) * Demonstrated ability to close deals—not just generate interest **Relevant Industry Experience** * Background in marine, yachting, automotive, or high\-end technical products * Strong understanding of premium/luxury customer expectations **Commercial Discipline** * Structured in pipeline management and follow\-up * Comfortable being measured on conversion, revenue, and activity **Network Advantage** * Existing relationships in relevant ecosystems (marine, UHNW, lifestyle, or B2B segments) is a plus, but execution matters more **Mobility \& Ownership** * Willing and able to travel extensively * Operates independently and takes full ownership of results **Technical Curiosity** * Able to understand and communicate the experience, product performance, and what makes X Shore unique, not just features * Comfortable learning electric drivetrains, software, and system benefits **Communication** * Clear, direct communicator with strong negotiation skills * Fluent in English (additional languages are valuable) **Who You Are** * You take responsibility for results, no excuses * You follow up when others stop * You are comfortable operating without constant direction * You combine commercial drive with structured execution * You care about performance, both product and your own **What You Get** * A role with real commercial impact and ownership * Direct exposure to leadership and strategy * A high\-performance environment with clear expectations * Competitive base \+ strong commission upside tied to results * The opportunity to be part of a category shift—not just a company **Final Thought** If you’re looking for a comfortable sales role, this isn’t it. If you want to build pipeline, close deals, and help define how a new category is sold globally, then we should talk.