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Onboard Sales Assistant

On-site in Los Barrios·Added 2 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

DFDS Spain

8 open roles

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On-site, Los Barrios
English
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What we're looking for

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A customer and service-oriented mindset.
  • The ability to work accurately under deadlines and changing priorities.

The role

As a Sales on Board Assistant, you will support the day-to-day management of onboard retail and catering supplies by ensuring products are available, deliveries are coordinated, and purchasing processes are executed efficiently.

What you'll do

  • Processing purchase orders and coordinating deliveries to vessels.
  • Monitoring stock levels and supporting inventory control activities.
  • Liaising with suppliers and vessel crews regarding product availability and deliveries.
  • Reviewing supplier invoices and delivery documentation.
  • Supporting supplier evaluation and product selection activities.
  • Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records within company systems.
  • Assisting in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and optimize costs.

About the role

At DFDS, we connect people and businesses across Europe through reliable transport and logistics solutions. Behind every successful voyage is a team ensuring that our vessels are fully stocked and ready to deliver an excellent onboard experience for our passengers and customers.

We are looking for a Sales on Board Assistant to join our team in Algeciras. In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating purchasing activities, supplier relationships, stock management, and product availability across our vessels.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. You enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders and take pride in ensuring things are done accurately and on time.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain, retail, or administrative support roles.
  • Experience coordinating orders, deliveries, stock management, or supplier relationships.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Experience working with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems is an advantage.
  • Intermediate level of English.
  • Experience within maritime, ferry, retail, catering, or hospitality environments is considered a plus.

Working at DFDS

At DFDS, you'll be part of an international company with a strong maritime heritage and a culture built around collaboration, development, and continuous improvement.

Our values guide everything we do:

Move for all to grow

We move together

We think bigger

We move with integrity

We offer the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic international environment while contributing to the delivery of great onboard experiences for our passengers and customers.

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for a role where you can combine purchasing, coordination, and stakeholder management in a fast-paced maritime environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep Europe moving with DFDS.

About DFDS Spain

DFDS is a major European shipping and logistics company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It operates a large fleet of ferries and provides freight and passenger transport services across Europe, including routes in the Mediterranean. The company is a key player in the maritime industry, with a strong focus on connecting markets and facilitating trade.

Industry
Maritime
Founded
1866
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Copenhagen, Denmark
In Spain
Algeciras, Ceuta

Good to know if you are moving

  • DFDS has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Algeciras, a major port city, and other locations.
  • The company offers roles in maritime operations, including deck, engine, and catering departments, which may be suitable for international maritime professionals.
  • Some positions, such as Traffic Administrator, require French language skills, indicating a multicultural work environment.
  • DFDS provides opportunities for career growth in a large, established European company with a global reach.
  • Working in Spain for DFDS may involve shifts and operational roles, especially in port and ferry operations.
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