About ERMA FIRST ESK Engineering Solutions S.A.

ERMA FIRST was established in 2009 by a team of specialists with strong background and expertise in water and waste treatment technology in Marine applications. ERMA FIRST designs and manufactures innovative Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) in compliance with the latest legislation. Nowadays, ERMA FIRST has a prestigious reference list comprised of ship-owners and shipyards worldwide, a vast global sales and service network with affiliates in both China and Korea. There’s no question that every single one of us at ERMA FIRST cares for engineering and compliance, but we are also rooted in tradition through our family values and vision and business expertise. Our mission is defined by our vision and aligns with our values. That is the core of the philosophy of ERMA FIRST. That is ERMA FIRST’s core mentality. When you join ERMA FIRST, you become a member of our team of thinkers and innovators, who make the things that make the future.

Position Overview:

ERMA FIRST is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sales Executive to join our Sales Team. The Sales Executive will be responsible for handling the end-to-end commercial process for maintenance packages – from RFQ receipt to Sales Order release – by ensuring that all commercial and financial requirements are met before handover to the operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, review and process RFQs related to maintenance packages
• Prepare and issue accurate quotations for contract-based services
• Verify customer Purchase Orders against quoted terms and contractual obligations
• Generate and release Sales Orders following PO validation and credit control
• Responsible for the delivery of the sale’s contractual obligations
• Issue and follow up on prepayment invoices prior to execution
• Act as the sales point of contact for all maintenance package requests
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution after commercial clearance

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years’ experience in sales or commercial operations, preferably in the shipping sector
• Strong command of English
• Working knowledge of ERP/CRM systems and MS Office applications
• Understanding of credit control procedures and financial documentation
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Customer-focused with a proactive follow-up approach

Key Competencies

• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Team player

Company Benefits:

• Be part of a global Group of companies
• Career progression in a high-caliber industry
• Competitive remuneration package
• Private medical and health insurance
• Continuous professional development training
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment