Managing Director

Executive Recruiters; Johor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services company in Johor is seeking an experienced leader in yacht management to drive operational excellence and profitability. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and fostering client relationships. Candidates must have a significant background in maritime operations and luxury hospitality, alongside strong financial skills. This position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in yacht management, maritime operations, or luxury hospitality, including senior leadership roles.
• In-depth understanding of maritime law, international regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL), and yacht industry trends.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work across international time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive growth and profitability in yacht operations.
• Oversee day-to-day yacht operations, including fleet management, logistics, crew operations, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with international maritime laws, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance of the operations division.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with yacht owners, charter clients, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all yachts are compliant with maritime regulations and certifications.
• Represent the company at industry events and uphold the brand’s reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial literacy

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of maritime law

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Marine Engineering, or related field

Job description

6mo ago , from Executive Recruiters Malaysia

• Developand execute strategic plans to drive growth and profitability in yachtoperations.
• Setorganizational goals and KPIs aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Identifyand pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and markets.

Operational Management

• Overseeday-to-day yacht operations, including fleet management, logistics, crewoperations, and maintenance.
• Ensurecompliance with international maritime laws, safety regulations, andindustry standards (e.g., ISM, ISPS, MLC).
• Implementoperational best practices to optimize efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Managebudgets, forecasts, and financial performance of the operations division.
• Approvelarge expenditures and monitor cost-efficiency across departments.
• Reporton financial and operational performance to stakeholders and boardmembers.
• Lead,mentor, and manage department heads and crew managers.
• Drivea performance-based culture with high standards of professionalism andaccountability.
• Overseerecruitment, training, and retention of high-caliber crew and operationalstaff.

Client Relations & Charter Management

• Fosterand maintain strong relationships with yacht owners, charter clients,brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensurethat yacht owners’ expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
• Supervisecharter operations and ensure world-class guest experiences.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Ensureall yachts are compliant with maritime regulations and certifications.
• Overseesafety protocols, audits, incident response, and continuous crew training.

Brand & Reputation Management

• Representthe company at industry events, forums, and with regulatory authorities.
• Upholdand elevate the brand’s reputation for excellence and professionalism.

Requirements

• Bachelor'sor Master's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, MarineEngineering, or related field.
• Minimum10–15 years of experience in yacht management, maritime operations, orluxury hospitality, including senior leadership roles.
• In-depthunderstanding of maritime law, international regulations (IMO, SOLAS,MARPOL), and yacht industry trends.
• Exceptionalleadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strongfinancial literacy and experience managing large budgets.
• Willingnessto travel extensively and work across international time zones.

Fluent in English; additional languages(Mandarin, French, Italian, or Spanish) are a plus.