Maritime Software GM — Growth, Strategy & Delivery

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a General Manager to lead growth of our maritime software solutions. The role focuses on developing commercial strategies, building relationships with shipowners, managers and shipping lines, and coordinating with product and implementation teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.

You will oversee sales, bids, budgets, and project delivery while driving customer satisfaction, account retention and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in maritime technology or enterprise software leadership.
• Proven success in business development and strategic accounts.
• Experience leading commercial and project teams.
• Strong knowledge of shipping operations and ship management processes.
• Willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Lead sales activity, proposals, tenders and contract closures.
• Oversee customer engagement and project delivery.
• Coordinate with product and implementation teams to meet customer needs.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and performance reporting.
• Represent the business at industry events and customer meetings.

Skills

Business leadership

Strategic account management

Maritime industry knowledge

Customer relationship management

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Maritime/IT/Engineering

Tools

Maritime ERP systems

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a General Manager to lead growth of our maritime software solutions. The role focuses on developing commercial strategies, building relationships with shipowners, managers and shipping lines, and coordinating with product and implementation teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.

You will oversee sales, bids, budgets, and project delivery while driving customer satisfaction, account retention and performance reporting.