Marine Sales Engineer: Technical Solutions & Growth

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Sales Engineer for our client in Singapore’s marine sector. You will combine technical knowledge with commercial skills to develop new business, manage key accounts and deliver tailored solutions across the vessel lifecycle.

The role requires understanding marine equipment specifications, strong communication, and the ability to engage shipowners, managers and yards. Travel for field visits and industry events is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Marine/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in technical sales or marine equipment sales.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Willing to travel for customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow business with shipowners, managers, yards and marine companies.
• Identify new sales opportunities through market research, networking, customer visits and industry events.
• Manage existing customer accounts and develop long-term relationships.
• Understand customers' technical requirements and recommend equipment solutions.
• Prepare technical proposals, quotations and commercial offers.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, project, service and operations teams to address requirements.
• Review technical specifications, drawings and equipment requirements.
• Conduct product presentations and technical discussions with customers.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, shipyard meetings and vessel visits as needed.
• Follow up on enquiries, quotations and tenders through order confirmation.
• Negotiate terms while maintaining pricing and margins.
• Monitor projects and orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical and commercial support during installation, commissioning and after-sales.
• Identify opportunities for spare parts, service, upgrades and replacement equipment.

Skills

Technical sales

Marine knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Travel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a Sales Engineer for our client in Singapore’s marine sector. You will combine technical knowledge with commercial skills to develop new business, manage key accounts and deliver tailored solutions across the vessel lifecycle.

The role requires understanding marine equipment specifications, strong communication, and the ability to engage shipowners, managers and yards. Travel for field visits and industry events is expected.