Account Manager (Business Development)

ENERGY ALLOYS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Energy Alloys PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a dynamic Business Development and Account Manager to drive growth in the marine, shipyard, and offshore sectors.

The role blends strategic BD with account management and includes regular site visits. Training will cover steel grades, quality standards, and Oil & Gas industry requirements. You will build new relationships in Singapore's shipyards, deepen existing accounts, and meet revenue and margin targets.

Formación

• 2–3 years of commercial sales or BD in steel/metal distribution for marine sectors (Singapore)
• NITEC/Diploma in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science
• Excellent oral and written communication with proactive responsiveness and negotiation
• Strong ability to manage multiple inquiries and project timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work with diverse teams and bilingual English/Mandarin preferred

Responsabilidades

• Actively prospect, develop, and secure new business in Singapore marine, shipyard, and offshore sectors
• Maintain and deepen relationships with existing accounts to maximize sales and margins
• Meet invoicing, booking, and gross margin targets in coordination with Director of Sales, Asia Pacific
• Monitor competitors and market trends, pricing, lead times, and upcoming projects
• Participate in structured internal training to gain knowledge of steel grades and Oil & Gas requirements
• Shadow senior team members on Oil & Gas accounts to transition into dual-sector Account Manager
• Respond to inquiries with accurate proposals, pricing, and delivery timelines
• Enter, review, and manage customer orders through Stratix ERP
• Provide management with reports on customer needs, competition, and market shifts
• Investigate customer complaints and develop mutually beneficial resolutions

Conocimientos

BD experience

Sales skills

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Educación

NITEC/Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

About the role

This position is a dynamic, growth-focused role combining strategic Business Development (BD) in the marine sector with account management. The primary objective is to expand the company's footprint in the Singapore shipyard, marine, and offshore sectors by leveraging existing metal/steel distribution experience, while undergoing structured training to master the Oil & Gas industry segment. The position is primarily office-based with regular customer, shipyard, and site visits expected. This role reports directly to the Director of Sales, Asia Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Actively prospect, develop, and secure new business relationships within the Singapore marine, shipyard, and offshore fabrication sectors

• Maintain and deepen relationships with existing accounts, maximizing sales profitability and market share for steel/metal products

• Consistently achieve invoice and booking numbers, meeting or exceeding sales and gross margin targets established in coordination with the Director of Sales, Asia Pacific

• Monitor competitors and keep up to date on current market trends, pricing strategies, lead times, and upcoming projects in the maritime sector

• Participate in a structured internal training program to gain deep technical knowledge of specialized steel grades, strict quality standards, and customer requirements unique to the Oil & Gas industry

• Shadow senior team members on Oil & Gas accounts to transition into a dual-sector Account Manager capable of handling both Marine and Energy portfolios

• Respond to customer inquiries with accurate technical proposals, pricing, and delivery timelines in a timely manner

• Receive, enter, review contracts, and manage customer orders through the internal ERP system (Stratix)

• Provide management with clear oral and written reports regarding customer needs, competitive threats, market shifts, and new product/service opportunities

• Investigate customer complaints promptly, developing mutually beneficial resolutions to maintain high satisfaction and trust

About you

• 2-3 years of commercial sales or business development experience in steel/metal distribution, specifically targeting the Marine, Shipyard, or Maritime construction sector

• NITEC/Diploma in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or a discipline deemed sufficient by management

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong focus on proactive customer responsiveness and negotiation

• Proven ability to handle multiple inquiries, project timelines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment

• Ability to quickly absorb complex technical specifications related to steel metallurgy, testing requirements, and energy industry standards

• Must be comfortable and effective working with coworkers and customers from diverse backgrounds, engineering teams, and corporate cultures

• Oral and written bilingual abilities preferred (English and Mandarin) to effectively liaise with regional, Mandarin-speaking shipyard stakeholders and customers

• Strong familiarity with steel grades, material specifications, and class certifications (e.g., DNV, ABS) is highly advantageous

• 5+ years of proven BD track record with established networks among shipyards, marine contractors, or vessel fabricators in Singapore (e.g., Tuas, Jurong) preferred

• Degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Science Engineering preferred