Job Description

Career Level: 08 Career
Posting Date: 28 Jan 2026

Business Development Manager

Harbour Assist, part of ClearCourse, is a leading marina management software platform used by marinas, harbours, and waterfront organisations across the UK and internationally. Our technology helps marine businesses run smarter, improve customer experience, and drive commercial performance.



We're looking for a commercially minded

Business Development Manager with marine industry knowledge

to help grow our customer base and strengthen our presence in the leisure marine sector.

The Role

This is a hands-on, consultative sales role focused on winning new business. You'll work directly with marina managers, harbour masters, and marine business leaders, using your industry insight to understand their challenges and position Harbour Assist as the solution.



You'll own the full sales cycle -- from prospecting and demos through to negotiation and close -- working as part of a small, agile team.

What You'll Do

Identify and convert new business opportunities across marinas, harbours, and marine organisations Deliver engaging product demos (online and in person) Manage and forecast your pipeline using CRM tools Use your understanding of marine operations (berthing, boatyards, customer services, billing) to sell consultatively Prepare proposals and lead commercial negotiations Represent Harbour Assist at industry events and customer visits

What We're Looking For

Essential

Strong knowledge of the marine industry (marinas, harbours, boatyards, marine services) Proven B2B sales experience (SaaS or technology preferred) Confident communicator with strong presentation skills Comfortable owning the full sales cycle Self-motivated, commercial, and target-driven

Nice to Have

Existing network in the leisure marine sector Experience selling software into operational environments Willingness to travel in the UK and occasionally internationally

Why Join Harbour Assist & ClearCourse

Sell a proven, market-leading marina management platform with strong demand across the UK and internationally Join a high-growth product business backed by the stability and investment of the ClearCourse Group Own your pipeline and have real autonomy and influence over commercial growth Work in a specialist marine market where expertise and relationships genuinely matter * Build a long-term sales career with clear progression opportunities in a growing technology group