Global Shipbuilding Commercial Leader

Reliance Career Opportunities

Ajman

On-site

AED 250,000 - 380,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Reliance Career Opportunities seeks a Chief Commercial Officer for a new shipbuilding project in the United Arab Emirates. The role leads the commercial strategy, identifies opportunities, negotiates major contracts, and guides cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in a senior commercial role in shipbuilding, with strong leadership, market insight, and English fluency. Relocation to Ajman is expected for this position.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing commercial strategies.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Knowledge of the shipbuilding industry and market trends.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
  • Willingness to relocate to Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the commercial strategy for the new shipbuilding project
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, both locally and internationally
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities
  • Provide guidance and support to the sales team in developing and closing deals
  • Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on time
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners to promote the company's services and capabilities
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance and make recommendations for improvement
  • Lead and motivate the commercial team to achieve targets and objectives

Skills

Leadership
Negotiation
Contract management
Strategic planning
Communication
Team management
Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Reliance Career Opportunities seeks a Chief Commercial Officer for a new shipbuilding project in the United Arab Emirates. The role leads the commercial strategy, identifies opportunities, negotiates major contracts, and guides cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in a senior commercial role in shipbuilding, with strong leadership, market insight, and English fluency. Relocation to Ajman is expected for this position.

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