Business Development Manager

UNITED SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ship management company in Singapore is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive business growth in global shipping markets. Responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, building relationships with maritime partners, and analyzing market trends. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a background in maritime studies is preferred. The company offers competitive salary, performance incentives, and career growth opportunities within a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Exposure to global maritime markets

Career growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Self-driven and resourceful candidates will thrive.
• A willingness to travel frequently overseas is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business in global shipping markets.
• Build relationships with shipowners and maritime partners.
• Analyze market trends for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-driven

Resourceful

Education

Background in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or related fields

Job description

Business Development Manager

Ship Management Company | Full-Time

Location: Tai Seng

About Us

We are a leading ship management company providing high-quality technical, commercial, and crewing solutions to global clients. As we continue to expand our presence in international markets, we are seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities in global shipping markets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers and maritime partners
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and commercial agreements
• Collaborate with internal teams—including technical, operations, and commercial—to ensure client satisfaction

Requirements

• Background in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or related fields is preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-driven, resourceful, and able to work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently overseas

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Exposure to global maritime markets
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding international company
• Supportive and collaborative working culture