Bunker Trader (Owner)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Singapore is seeking a Marketing and Sales Professional to manage client relationships and develop marketing initiatives. This role requires a degree in business or marketing and at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate must have strong persuasive communication skills and be fluent in Mandarin and English. Join a dynamic team to enhance client engagement and drive sales growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or marketing or comparable.
• At least 2 years experience in sales or marketing.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is advantageous.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out marketing initiatives to attract new clients.
• Perform market research and analysis for opportunities.
• Manage customer portfolio and execute sales transactions.
• Monitor customer credit lines and payment performance.
• Assist with development of junior staff.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow-up abilities

Education

Degree in business or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Have a current clientele and create and carry out marketing initiatives to attract new clients and maintain current clientele.
• Stay up to date with changes in the global oil and energy markets, perform market research and analysis, and keep an eye on bunker supply and demand to spot commercial possibilities.
• Be well‑versed in the international bunker industry, including ports, suppliers, owners, charterers, and regulations.
• An understanding of the marine transportation business, the oil market, and pricing methods for marine fuel.
• Create persuasive marketing collateral to highlight your value proposition and services to both current and potential clients.
• Manage customer portfolio with direct responsibility for negotiating and executing sales transactions – from quoting, negotiating, confirming, delivery, and post‑delivery service and support.
• Monitor customer utilization of company credit lines, payment performance, and assist with collections if necessary.
• Manage any disputes or claims resolution in the event of any disagreements/claims.
• Assist with development of junior staff and trainees.
• Closely follow the companies group policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A degree in business or marketing, or a comparable professional qualification.
• At least two years in a comparable sales or marketing role.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector will be advantageous for candidates.
• Strong persuasive abilities, both written and verbal; have the capacity to articulate concepts clearly.
• Excellent critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Have outstanding follow‑up abilities and strong organisational skills.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English; knowledge of other languages would be advantageous.