Manager, Commercial

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate in Singapore seeks a Commercial Manager to drive business growth and profitability. You will lead commercial strategies, manage client relationships, and oversee contract negotiations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in the marine or shipbuilding industry. This role offers the opportunity to impact cross-functional teams and secure significant projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in commercial roles.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding contracts and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Oversee the preparation of competitive tenders and cost estimates.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Cost estimation

Understanding of shipbuilding contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Maritime Studies

Job description

Company description

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

Explore your future with KGSg today!

Job description

Job Summary

The Commercial Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the shipyard\'s business growth and profitability by leading commercial strategies, managing client relationships, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring accurate cost estimations. This role requires close coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to secure and execute shipbuilding projects effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the marine and offshore sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, brokers, agents, and industry stakeholders.
• Review and analysis of shipbuilding contracts
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, including milestone payments, variations, and claims
• Oversee the preparation of competitive and accurate tenders, quotations, and cost estimates.
• Work closely with engineering, planning, and procurement teams to validate costs and lead times.
• Ensure smooth handover from sales/tendering phase to execution team.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in commercial roles within the marine, offshore, or shipbuilding industry.
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding contracts, cost estimation, and project execution.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development.

Education

Bachelors in Business or Engineering