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Michel Lentink
Lead Recruitment Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Electrical engineering, prepare detailed cost calculations and quotations
Projects: Complex defense, offshore, and special-purpose vessels
Company: Leading Dutch electrical installation and system integration specialist active across naval and yachtbuilding sectors
Main requirements: BSc. or MSc. in Electrical Engineering and experience in preparing technical quotations and cost calculations independently
Your opportunity
As a Lead Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in translating complex customer requirements into practical technical and commercial solutions within the maritime industry. Working on projects ranging from naval vessels to offshore installations and superyachts, you will combine engineering knowledge with commercial insight to develop competitive proposals for electrical and automation systems.
In addition to your technical contribution, you will provide functional leadership to the Sales Engineering team. You will coordinate daily activities, guide colleagues, and ensure that quotations, cost calculations, and technical proposals are delivered with high quality and consistency. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, business development, and team leadership within an international maritime environment. You will report to the Manager Sales.
What you will do
- Translate customer requirements into technical and commercial solutions for maritime electrical and automation systems
- Prepare detailed cost calculations and quotations for newbuild, service, and conversion projects
- Collect and analyse technical information to develop accurate and competitive proposals
- Work closely with Account Managers and engineering teams to ensure proposals match client expectations and project requirements
- Coordinate quotation processes and ensure timely delivery of proposals to customers
- Provide functional leadership to the Sales Engineering team, assigning tasks and guiding colleagues
- Monitor and improve the quality of quotations, processes, and technical documentation
- Support the development and growth of the Sales Engineering team through coaching and knowledge sharing
Where you will work
You will work in a maritime engineering environment involved in the design of advanced vessels such as superyachts, naval ships, and offshore vessels. Engineering teams are involved throughout the design phase, combining strong technical expertise with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
The working culture is collaborative and professional, offering exposure to complex shipbuilding projects and continuous technical development within a motivated team.
What you already have
- Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in preparing technical quotations and cost calculations independently
- Experienced in a technical environment, preferably within maritime, naval, or offshore industries
- Familiarity with the naval segment and its technical requirements
- Experience with functional team leadership or coordination
- Ability to analyse complex customer requests and translate them into practical solutions
- Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus)
- A proactive, confident, and collaborative working style
Your benefits
- Enjoy your time off: 38 paid holidays per year for a good work-life balance
- Salary: based on expertise starting from 70K gross per year
- Stay safe during business trips: Business Travel Insurance
- Paid commuting and interview cost
- Spreek Nederlands! Basic Dutch course, so you will understand Dutch jokes during coffee breaks
- Meet new friends: we invite you to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry.
- Make yourself at home: we fully support your relocation & registration process
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