Global Newbuilding Business Development Associate

Wilhelmsen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is seeking a proactive Business Development Associate to drive growth in the Newbuilding Supervision business globally. You will identify opportunities, engage key maritime stakeholders, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to win and develop new business.

The role combines market intelligence, customer engagement, and commercial execution in a dynamic international setting, with frequent travel opportunities and interaction with owners, investors and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Nautical Science.
• Postgraduate business qualification is an advantage.
• Strong commercial mindset with customer engagement focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the newbuilding supervision market.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, investors, leasing companies, shipyards and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations, exhibitions and industry events.
• Conduct regular customer engagement activities to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities.
• Develop networks within shipyards to facilitate collaboration between owners and yards.
• Prepare proposals, tenders and commercial submissions with cross-functional teams.
• Manage submission timelines and ensure timely delivery of customer proposals.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Customer engagement

Stakeholder management

Networking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independently driven

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Nautical Science

Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration or Management (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is seeking a proactive Business Development Associate to drive growth in the Newbuilding Supervision business globally. You will identify opportunities, engage key maritime stakeholders, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to win and develop new business.

The role combines market intelligence, customer engagement, and commercial execution in a dynamic international setting, with frequent travel opportunities and interaction with owners, investors and