Executive, Commercial (Marketing)

PaxOcean Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean Group is seeking a Commercial Executive to support business development and commercial activities for the White Ship (Yacht) segment across Singapore and Batam. The role handles enquiries, client and broker communications, and pre-arrival coordination from first contact to vessel arrival, with travel across PaxOcean yards, client vessels and boat shows.

You will maintain Salesforce pipelines, prepare proposals and marketing materials, and attend international shows with pre-event

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Maritime Studies or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication in a client-facing setting.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to multiple PaxOcean yards.

Responsibilities

• Act as first contact for incoming enquiries from captains, owners representatives, agents and brokers.
• Coordinate enquiry information for the Yacht Estimator and track quotation deadlines.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
• Represent PaxOcean at international boat shows and industry events.
• Attend vessel inspections and client meetings overseas, often on short notice.
• Maintain the enquiry and vessel pipeline in Salesforce and support reporting.
• Undertake other commercial and marketing duties as assigned.

Skills

Client communication

Organisation & multitasking

MS Office suite

Salesforce experience

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Marketing

Bachelor in Business & Management Studies or Marine Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Commercial Executive supports the business development and commercial activities of the White Ship (Yacht) segment across PaxOcean Singapore and Batam. The role manages enquiry intake, client and broker communication, and pre-arrival coordination, from first enquiry through to vessel arrival. The role is travel-intensive, covering PaxOcean yards, client vessels and international boat shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for incoming enquiries from captains, owners representatives, agents and brokers, and manage follow-up correspondence
• Handle client engagement on smaller enquiries under guidance, and maintain relationships with the yacht broker network
• Coordinate enquiry information and client clarifications for the Yacht Estimator, and track quotation submission against client deadlines
• Prepare proposals, presentations, yard capability documents and marketing materials
• Represent PaxOcean at international boat shows and industry events across Asia-Pacific and Europe, including pre-event planning and post-event follow-up
• Attend vessel inspections and client meetings at overseas locations where the vessel is based, often at short notice
• Coordinate pre-arrival requirements with Production, Planning and agents, including scope confirmation, timelines and port, customs and yard entry documentation
• Maintain the enquiry and vessel pipeline in Salesforce and support management reporting
• Undertake other commercial and marketing duties as assigned

Key Requirements

• Weekly attendance at the PaxOcean Singapore shipyard (5JS)
• Travel to PaxOcean Batam approximately 2-3 times a month
• Approximately 6-8 international boat shows a year across Asia-Pacific and Europe, typically up to one week each
• Ad-hoc overseas vessel inspections, mainly in Southeast Asia and occasionally further afield
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Maritime Studies or a related discipline

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication in a client-facing setting
• Organised and responsive, with the ability to manage multiple timelines while travelling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is an advantage
• Comfortable with frequent travel at short notice

Education

• Diploma in Engineering or Marketing
• Bachelors in Business & Management Studies or Marine Engineering