Global Maritime Business Developer - Ship Repair Growth

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Faststream Recruitment represents a well-established marine and ship-repair company seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across international markets. The successful candidate will develop new business with shipowners, ship managers and maritime stakeholders.

You will leverage an existing network to generate ship-repair opportunities, manage RFQs and commercial negotiations, and work with technical and operations teams to deliver competitive repair proposals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in business development within ship repair, shipyard, marine engineering or ship management.
• Proven track record in securing ship-repair or marine service contracts.
• Strong existing network of shipowners and ship managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow ship-repair revenue.
• Identify and secure new ship-repair, dry-docking, maintenance and marine engineering opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, ship managers, technical superintendents, fleet managers and procurement teams.
• Leverage an existing international network to generate enquiries and new business.
• Focus on container vessel owners/operators and other commercial shipping clients.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, commercial negotiations and contract discussions.
• Work closely with technical and operations teams to develop competitive repair proposals and ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor vessel movements, dry-docking schedules, market developments and competitor activity.
• Attend client meetings, vessel visits, shipyards and relevant maritime industry events.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular commercial forecasts and market intelligence.
• Support estimation, billing and commercial documentation where required.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

English communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Faststream Recruitment represents a well-established marine and ship-repair company seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across international markets. The successful candidate will develop new business with shipowners, ship managers and maritime stakeholders.

You will leverage an existing network to generate ship-repair opportunities, manage RFQs and commercial negotiations, and work with technical and operations teams to deliver competitive repair proposals.