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With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.\nBusiness Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.\nAt Wärtsilä, we are driving the transition towards a sustainable maritime future. Through innovation, digitalization, and world-leading technologies, we help our customers operate safer, smarter, and more sustainably.\nWe are now looking for a Product Sales Manager, Simulation (H/F) to join our European Simulation Sales team. The location for this position is Valbonne (France) or nearby areas in Southern France. Hybrid working arrangements can be considered in line with local practices and business needs.\nIn this role, you will drive the growth of Wärtsilä's Navigation, Engineering, and Liquid Cargo Handling simulation solutions across France and other French-speaking markets. Working closely with maritime academies, training centres, shipping companies, and naval organizations, you will help customers identify the simulation solutions that best support their training and operational needs.\nReporting to the Head of Simulation Product Sales Europe, you will manage customer opportunities across the full sales lifecycle while contributing to safer, smarter, and more sustainable maritime operations. The role involves frequent travel across the region (50%-60% of the working days).\nYour role and responsibilities\nAs a Product Sales Manager, Simulation, you will develop and manage customer opportunities across the full sales lifecycle, from identifying customer needs to contract award and long-term account development.\nAs a Product Sales Manager, Simulation you will focus on these responsibilities:\nDriving sales of Wärtsilä's Navigation, Engineering, and Liquid Cargo Handling simulation solutions across Europe, with a specific focus on France and French-speaking markets.\nBuilding and maintaining long-term customer relationships while understanding customer training, operational needs, and business challenges.\nLeading and coordinating tenders, quotations, proposals, and contract negotiations, ensuring high-quality and timely submissions.\nCollaborating with technical experts to develop customer-focused simulation solutions.\nRepresenting Wärtsilä at customer meetings, demonstrations, conferences, and industry events.\nGathering market insights to support business growth and future product development.\nWorking closely with Product Management, Marketing, Delivery, Support, and the wider Marine Sales organization to maximize customer value.\nIdentifying and developing new business opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.\nRequirements for the position\nPrevious seagoing experience as a Deck Officer, Engineer Officer, Dual Officer, or Naval Officer.\nMaritime education, Officer certification, Maritime academy qualification, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent maritime industry experience. We particularly value maritime expertise and industry knowledge, and candidates with operational maritime backgrounds will be particularly well suited to this role.\nGood understanding of maritime operations, training requirements, and certification frameworks.\nPrevious experience in technical sales within the Marine industry is highly appreciated.\nAbility to engage with customers and build trusted customer relationships and provide consultative, solution-oriented sales support.\nStrong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.\nResults-driven mindset with a high degree of ownership and accountability.\nProfessional proficiency in both French and English (C1/C2 level).\nWillingness to travel frequently across France, and other French-speaking markets such as French-speaking Africa (approximately 50-60% travel).\nAs an ideal candidate you might also have…\nExperience with maritime simulation systems, maritime training environments, or professional simulation solutions (e.g. Navigation, Engine Room, or Cargo Handling simulators).\nKnowledge of maritime training regulations and certification frameworks, including the IMO STCW Convention.\nExperience in technical, consultative, or solution-based sales.\nA proactive mindset, with the confidence to identify opportunities, take ownership, and drive results.\nThe ability to translate complex customer needs into practical, value-driven solutions.\nA collaborative approach and enjoyment of working across cultures, teams, and functions in an international environment.\nA passion for innovation, technology, and the future of safer and smarter maritime operations.\nWhy you and us?\nYou are valued - as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.\nYour growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.\nYou get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.\nContact & next steps\nDoes this sound like the job for you? If yes, submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications submitted via email or through recruitment agencies will not be considered.\nOur recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We will be conducting interviews with qualified candidates throughout the process and aim to keep you informed along the way.\nLast application date: 27/10/2026\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nPlease note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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