Sales Executive (Commercial Diving)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in maritime services seeks a professional to develop and manage a client portfolio. Responsibilities include promoting commercial diving services, identifying new business opportunities, and managing sales processes. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma or degree in relevant fields and have 2–5 years of experience in maritime or marine services. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of offshore activities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of sales or business development experience within the maritime, offshore, or marine services industry.
• Exposure to commercial diving services is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ship operations, port environments, or offshore activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients including shipowners and operators.
• Promote commercial diving services and identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations, tenders, and proposals.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients including shipowners, ship managers, offshore operators, ports, terminals, and marine contractors.

• Promote commercial diving services such as underwater inspection, hull cleaning, propeller polishing, UWILD support, repairs, and offshore diving works.

• Identify new business opportunities and actively grow the client base.

• Prepare and follow up on quotations, tenders, and proposals.

• Liaise closely with operations and diving teams to ensure accurate scope definition and service delivery.

• Conduct client meetings, site visits, and onboard visits when required.

• Monitor market trends, competitors, and client requirements within the maritime and offshore sector.

• Support contract negotiations and ensure timely closure of sales.

• Maintain accurate sales records and CRM updates.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of sales or business development experience within the maritime, offshore, or marine services industry.

• Exposure tocommercial diving servicesis highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of ship operations, port environments, or offshore activities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to attend site visits, vessels, and offshore locations when required.