Assistant Commercial Manager

Astro Offshore; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Offshore in Dubai is seeking a seasoned commercial professional to support the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial in implementing the company’s strategy to drive revenue growth and market expansion. You will manage tender reviews, prepare concise summaries, and coordinate with internal teams to respond to opportunities quickly.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in shipping, marine, offshore, or logistics commercial roles, with strong English, negotiation skills, and MS Office

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a commercial, tendering, or documentation role in shipping, marine, offshore, or logistics.
• Basic market awareness, organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Written & Spoken English; good negotiation skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial in implementing the company’s commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth and market expansion.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure service excellence, retention and satisfaction across key accounts.
• Review tenders, prepare concise summaries, and highlight key commercial, technical and compliance aspects for internal decision-making.
• Monitor market charter rates, industry trends and competitor activities to support pricing strategies and commercial decisions.
• Assist in preparation of charterparties and respond to tenders/requests for information in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external sources to manage client proposals and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Support the Commercial Manager and Head of Commercial in implementing the company s commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth profitability and market expansion objectives Develop and maintain strong client relationships ensuring service excellence retention and satisfaction across key accounts Represent the company professionally in client meetings negotiations industry events and conferences to enhance brand presence and market credibility Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial systems tools and processes including CRM and ERP optimisation Proactively seek and identify potential business development opportunities to contribute to the company s growth objectives Register the company on various procurement platforms both Government and Nongovernment if required Review tender requirements prepare concise summaries and highlight key commercial technical and compliance aspects for internal decision-making Monitor and analyse market charter rates industry trends and competitor activities to support commercial decision-making and pricing strategies Support the review and analysis of Charter Party Agreements CPA identifying key terms obligations and commercial risks and assisting in coordination with relevant teams as needed Participate in client meetings alongside the Commercial Manager providing relevant information and following up on action items where necessary Support the Commercial Manager in preparing tenders preparing charterparties in a timely manner respond to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner Present the company to potential clients through direct communication in face-to-face meetings telephone calls and emails Ensure that relevant information and communication pertaining to opportunities leads clients is captured and stored in the company system Support the Commercial Manager to manage all client proposals and any further documentation or information that may be required by effectively interacting with relevant internal departments and external sources Complete and submit pre-qualifications in conjunction with SHEQ manager after approval from the Commercial Manager Assist charters pre and post fixture

5+ years of experience in a commercial, tendering, or documentation role in: Shipping, Marine, Offshore, or Logistics industry. Basic market awareness, organizational skills, attention to detail. Written & Spoken English, proficient in MS Office. Good Negotiation skills.