Job title: Yacht Sales Director
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: €100,000.00 EUR
Location: Asia
Job published: 19/08/2026
Job ID: 45656

Job Description

Yacht Sales Director

Location: ASIA
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Chairman
Travel: Extensive international travel required

About the Opportunity

An established yacht manufacturer with an expanding international presence is seeking an experienced Yacht Sales Director to lead the next phase of its global commercial growth.

This is a senior, high-impact role for an accomplished yacht sales professional with a strong network across the European and North American markets. You will be responsible for developing premium yacht sales, building international distributor and dealer networks, and establishing long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, yacht clubs, brokers, importers, distributors and other industry partners.

The successful candidate will combine a strong track record in yacht sales with the commercial leadership, market knowledge and international network required to build a growing premium yacht brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute international yacht sales strategies, with a primary focus on European and North American markets.

  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with high-net-worth clients, yacht buyers, distributors, agents, brokers and strategic industry partners.

  • Build and manage a strong international dealer and distributor network.

  • Lead the complete sales cycle, from prospecting and product presentation through negotiation, contracting, delivery and payment collection.

  • Develop and maintain effective channel and pricing strategies.

  • Represent the company at major international yacht and marine exhibitions.

  • Conduct overseas client meetings, market visits and competitor research.

  • Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitive activity and translate these insights into commercial opportunities.

  • Work closely with design, production, delivery and after-sales teams to ensure a high-quality customer experience.

  • Develop long-term relationships with key accounts and strategic partners.

  • Take ownership of quarterly and annual sales targets and deliver sustained revenue growth.

  • Help shape the company's international sales strategy and position within the premium yacht market.

About You

We are looking for a commercially driven yacht sales professional who already understands the international premium yacht market and can bring both sales expertise and an established network.

Essential Experience

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in yacht sales, ideally involving European and/or North American markets.

  • Demonstrable success selling premium or luxury yachts.

  • Established relationships with international yacht buyers, distributors, brokers, dealers or other relevant industry stakeholders.

  • Fluent English, with excellent negotiation and client-facing communication skills.

  • Strong understanding of international sales processes and complex, high-value transactions.

  • Comfortable managing the full sales cycle independently.

  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively for client meetings, exhibitions and business development.

  • Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Resilience, commercial drive and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing international business.

Experience with leading international yacht brands will be highly regarded.

Desirable Experience

  • Strong knowledge of European and North American luxury consumer markets.

  • Understanding of international yacht import/export processes and relevant industry regulations.

  • Experience developing international dealer or distributor networks.

  • Experience attending major international marine exhibitions.

  • Experience negotiating high-value, cross-border commercial transactions.

  • Existing relationships within the global premium yacht sector.

What Is on Offer

  • Competitive senior-level base salary.

  • High earning potential through sales commission and performance-related KPI incentives.

  • International career opportunity within a growing yacht manufacturing and export business.

  • Support with Asian work visa, work permit and residence permit procedures where applicable.

  • Company-provided accommodation and other relocation support.

  • International travel support.

  • Company vehicle and local operational support.

  • Support available for families relocating to Asia

  • Potential opportunity to be based at the company's shipyard, subject to role requirements and eligibility.

 

The Company

The business has approximately 10 years of yacht manufacturing experience and is expanding its international presence within the premium yacht market.

Its operations encompass yacht design, manufacturing and global export sales, supported by an international design and production team.

The business is developing a new range of catamaran sailing yachts, with two designs already finalised and a further 8–10 models in development. Its manufacturing facility is operational, with production expansion underway.

How to Apply

If you have a proven track record in international yacht sales and the relationships and commercial capability to help build a premium yacht brand globally, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Please submit your CV together with a brief summary of your yacht sales experience, key markets covered and relevant international client or distributor network.