Sales Executive (Marine Services)

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD. is seeking a commercially driven Sales Executive to develop new business, strengthen existing customer relationships and expand our presence in the Singapore maritime sector.

The role requires hands-on business development in marine services, ship repair and ship supply, with a proactive approach to building a robust customer pipeline and delivering tailored commercial proposals to shipowners, managers and vessel operators.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine, maritime or shipping-related sales/business development.
• Existing relationships with shipowners, ship managers or vessel operators are advantageous.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to identify and close opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities for ship repair and ship supply services.
• Identify prospective customers in the maritime sector and approach them.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations and commercial discussions.
• Coordinate with operations to deliver customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and offers and pursue closure.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and market opportunities.
• Attend industry events to strengthen market presence.

Skills

Marine sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Business development

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client is an established marine services company providing ship repair and ship supply solutions to shipowners, ship managers and vessel operators.

As part of their continued growth in Singapore, they are looking for a commercially driven Sales Executive to develop new business, strengthen existing customer relationships and expand the company's presence across the maritime sector.

This is a hands-on business development role suited to someone who understands the marine industry, enjoys building relationships and is comfortable actively pursuing new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities for the company's ship repair and ship supply services.
• Identify and approach prospective customers, including shipowners, ship managers, vessel operators and other maritime companies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, presentations and commercial discussions.
• Understand customers' vessel requirements and coordinate internally to provide suitable service and supply solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and commercial offers and follow up through to successful closure.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and identify upcoming repair, maintenance and supply requirements.
• Work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure customer requirements are properly communicated and delivered.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activity and potential business opportunities.
• Attend industry events, networking functions and customer meetings to strengthen the company's market presence.
• Achieve agreed sales and business development targets.

Requirements

• Previous experience in marine, maritime or shipping-related sales/business development.
• Experience within ship repair, marine services, ship supply, ship chandling or a related sector would be highly advantageous.
• Existing relationships with shipowners, ship managers, vessel operators and/or marine industry stakeholders are an advantage.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify, develop and close new business opportunities.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently to develop business.
• Good understanding of the Singapore maritime market is preferred.
• Willingness to meet customers regularly and attend relevant industry/networking events.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in someone who is commercially hungry, well-connected and proactive. The successful candidate should be comfortable opening doors, developing relationships from the ground up and turning opportunities into long‑term customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established marine business and play a key role in growing its ship repair and ship supply activities in Singapore.