Commercial Manager (Container Shipping)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional shipping consultancy in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to drive commercial success across designated countries. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the shipping industry, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves managing key client relationships and executing regional commercial strategies. Travel may be required up to twice a month.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the shipping industry.
• Confident working with senior leadership.
• Open to traveling up to twice a month.

Responsibilities

• Support regional commercial planning and execution.
• Track and review country-level commercial performance regularly.
• Drive growth in both inbound and outbound business across designated countries.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maritime, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support regional commercial planning and execution.
• Track and review country-level commercial performance regularly.
• Drive growth in both inbound and outbound business across designated countries.
• Identify gaps in underperforming markets and propose corrective actions.
• Engage with key clients across the region and explore new business opportunities based on market trends.
• Build agency sales capabilities, particularly in market intelligence and analysis.
• Contribute to setting the annual commercial budget.
• Co-lead CRM implementation across regional offices.
• Represent the company at key industry events and conferences.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maritime, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in the shipping industry.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Confident working with senior leadership.
• Open to traveling up to twice a month.