Business Development Executive - (Marine)

World Fuel Services; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities and support growth within the European commercial team. This hybrid role involves working from the Canary Wharf office and home, with occasional travel. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a relevant degree and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and presentation skills required.
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new business leads.
• Identify and develop leads through IT systems.
• Handle daily enquiries about shipping and bunkering.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Shipping/Business Degree

University Degree

Job description

Business Development Executive - (Marine)

Apply locations: LONDON CANARY WHARF, UK

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 17 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R21191

About Us

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration, and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture drives sustained growth. We promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Role Overview

The Business Development Executive will identify new business opportunities and support organic growth within the European commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development Director in developing new business leads.
• Follow up on internal business chasers.
• Identify and develop leads through various IT systems, using available tools to build customer portfolios and identify growth opportunities.
• Handle daily enquiries to learn about the shipping and bunker business.

Key Requirements

• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and detailed work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills with people across seniority levels and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus but not essential.
• Some shipping experience (bunkering, operations, chartering, agency) is preferred but not mandatory.
• A shipping/business degree with a sales focus is required; a university degree is preferred.

Geographic Scope & Travel

• Hybrid role: working from both Canary Wharf Office and home.
• Occasional European travel expected.

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