Traineeship Sales

Traineeship Sales

Join our family. We’re everything ship. Are you?

Are you ready to launch your international commercial career and explore the oceans of opportunities within Damen? The Damen Sales Traineeship offers you a unique, dynamic start in one of the world’s most diverse and forward‑thinking shipbuilding families.

What we’re made of

We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive and who proactively turn ideas into action.

Shape Your Future as a Future Sales Manager

As a Sales Trainee, you’ll begin a two‑year journey that prepares you for a key commercial role within the Damen Shipyards Group. This traineeship is your opportunity to explore the many facets of shipbuilding, from design to delivery, while developing the entrepreneurial mindset required to represent Damen worldwide, taking ownership of opportunities and driving initiatives forward independently.

You’ll immerse yourself in the commercial world of capital‑intensive, high‑impact maritime projects. Along the way, you’ll uncover what energizes you most, master the skills needed to drive global sales, and discover how to make real impact in a company shaping the future of sustainable maritime solutions.

What You Will Do

• Innovate: Discover our world-leading product portfolio and contribute to the development of solutions that meet global customer needs.
• Explore & Rotate: Gain hands‑on experience across multiple disciplines — from engineering and production to procurement, finance and project management — including an international rotation.
• Collaborate: Build strong relationships with colleagues and customers worldwide and learn how we work as ONE FAMILY, ONE GOAL, ONE DAMEN.
• Lead & Grow: Develop the decisiveness, ownership and improvement mindset essential for future sales leaders, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and self-starting leadership.
• Impact: Contribute directly to increasing market presence, customer loyalty and commercial success in assigned regions.

Who You Are

We’re looking for pioneers who dare to take ownership, think commercially and are energized by working in a global environment. Someone who’s curious, committed and ready to grow into an entrepreneurial sales professional.

• You have (almost) completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g., Marine Technology, Engineering, or Business).
• You feel at home in our values: fellowship, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and stewardship.
• You have a commercial mindset and enjoy connecting with people.
• You are technically savvy or eager to learn more about our technology-rich world.
• You are a driven team player with strong problem‑solving skills.
• You are flexible and excited about the prospect of working abroad.
• You speak English fluently (Dutch is a plus, not a must).

What’s In It for You?

• Career Growth: A tailor‑made, two‑year journey designed to unlock your full potential.
• A Global Family: Join a passionate community with peers across Young Damen and colleagues worldwide.
• Continuous Learning: Dedicated coaches, mentors and training through the Damen Academy.
• International Exposure: Gain hands‑on experience across disciplines and perform an international rotation.
• Employment Conditions: A competitive salary, at least 40 days of leave, and unique trainee events.

Selection Process

• Closing date: May 1, 2026
• Step 1: CV Screening & initial interview.
• Step 2: Online assessment.
• Step 3: Final panel interview.

Are you enthusiastic about the Damen Sales Traineeship? Apply online by submitting your CV and motivation letter. For questions, reach out to our Recruiter, Ankie van Hees.