Sales Executive

World Fuel Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel Services in Singapore is seeking a Sales Executive, Marine Fuel to drive commercial growth by developing new business, strengthening client relationships, and executing fuel transactions in a fast-paced trading environment. The role requires 5+ years in marine fuel or related energy sectors, a proven sales record, and strong market knowledge.

You will work with operations, supply and credit teams to ensure seamless delivery and manage risk.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial experience in marine fuel or related energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by developing new customer accounts in the marine sector.
• Manage end-to-end fuel transactions from pricing through delivery and post-trade support.
• Build long-term customer relationships with responsive, solution-oriented service.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities through proactive market engagement.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, supply, and credit teams to ensure delivery and mitigate risk.
• Oversee customer credit exposure with credit control to support growth.
• Resolve operational issues and claims while maintaining service standards.
• Maintain accurate commercial records of contracts, pricing, and interactions.
• Engage the market through regular client visits, networking and industry events.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Trading

Analytical capabilities

Education

Maritime/Business/Finance degree (preferred)

Job description

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Sales Executive, Marine Fuel – Singapore

At World Fuel, we connect global energy supply with customer demand across the marine sector. As a Sales Executive, Marine Fuel, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth by developing new business, strengthening customer relationships, and executing fuel transactions in a fast-paced trading environment. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team in one of the world’s leading bunker markets, where your market insight, commercial acumen, and customer focus will directly impact revenue and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by developing new customer accounts and expanding share of wallet with existing clients across the marine sector
• Manage end-to-end fuel transactions, acting as the primary point of contact from pricing through delivery and post-trade support
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships, delivering responsive, solution-oriented service in a competitive market
• Identify and capture new business opportunities through proactive market engagement and targeted sales strategies
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and competitor activity to inform trading decisions and optimize margins
• Collaborate closely with operations, supply, and credit teams to ensure seamless delivery, mitigate risk, and maintain customer satisfaction
• Oversee customer credit exposure, partnering with credit control to manage risk and support sustainable growth
• Resolve operational issues and claims efficiently, ensuring a high standard of service delivery
• Maintain accurate commercial records, including contracts, pricing, and client interactions
• Actively engage the market, including regular client visits, networking, and industry engagement

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial experience in marine fuel, bunkering, trading, or a related energy/commodities sector
• Proven success in sales, business development, or trading, with a track record of delivering revenue growth
• Strong understanding of marine fuel markets, pricing structures, and supply dynamics (highly preferred)
• Highly commercial mindset with strong numerical and analytical capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring quick decision-making
• Resilient, driven, and proactive, with a strong hunter mentality and ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Degree in Maritime, Business, Finance, or a related field (preferred)

Why Join World Fuel

• Be part of a global leader in marine energy and logistics
• Work in Singapore, one of the world’s most strategic bunker hubs
• Join a collaborative, high-performance commercial team with strong growth ambitions
• Gain exposure to global customers, complex trading operations, and market-leading solutions
• A willingness and desire to solicit for new business opportunities from new and existing customers

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World Fuel Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. At World Fuel, our people "Fuel Their Careers". We work in more than 150 locations worldwide and come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds that offer an equally diverse range of skills. As a global leader in the fuel industry, World Fuel offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to become part of a truly successful international corporation. We are proud to be among the Fortune 100 companies.