Reporting to Head of Commercial, the role own and grow RightShip's most significant enterprise accounts, delivering long-term value through integrated safety, ESG and risk intelligence solutions. The Enterprise Business Development Manager will both expand existing strategic relationships and originate new enterprise opportunities, positioning RightShip as a strategic partner in maritime risk reduction and sustainability performance.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Account Growth
- Lead the development and execution of regional enterprise commercial multi-year growth strategies for global strategic accounts.
- Drive retention and expansion of high-value enterprise contracts while identifying opportunities to extend RightShip's solutions across the customer organisation.
- Drive the acquisition of new enterprise accounts through proactive prospecting and engagement with large global organisations.
- Lead complex deal cycles involving multi-product solutions and multi-region stakeholders.
- Identify and develop enterprise opportunities particularly within Ports and Terminals, including oil & gas and dry bulk terminals, where digital maritime solutions can improve safety, sustainability and operational risk management.
- Oversee the strategic management of high-value enterprise opportunities and contracts critical to RightShip's commercial growth.
Executive Relationship Management
- Build trusted advisor relationships with Directors, Vice Presidents and C-suite leaders within enterprise organisations.
- Establish and maintain executive-level engagement across strategic accounts and new prospects.
- Navigate complex buying committees, governance structures and procurement environments typical of large global organisations.
- Collaborate internally with senior RightShip leadership including the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Executive Officer when engaging strategic enterprise opportunities.
Complex Solution Structuring
- Lead the development of integrated commercial proposals across RightShip product lines aligned to enterprise customer needs.
- Structure multi-year enterprise agreements and scalable commercial models that support long-term customer value.
- Provide strategic guidance on commercial negotiations and contract structures within established governance frameworks.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Coordinate Legal, Product, Customer Success, Data and Finance teams throughout enterprise pursuits and contract negotiations.
- Provide enterprise insights to influence product roadmap priorities and future solution development.
Industry & Market Positioning
- Represent RightShip at global maritime and industry conferences and events.
- Maintain strong awareness of competitor positioning, market developments and emerging ESG regulations impacting maritime customers.
- Maintain industry awareness across key maritime sectors including Ports & Terminals, oil & gas and dry bulk logistics ecosystems.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Marketing or related discipline
- 8-12+ years enterprise B2B sales experience, including demonstrated success developing new enterprise accounts and expanding existing strategic customers.
- Strong maritime industry knowledge, with experience working with or selling into Ports & Terminals, particularly oil & gas or dry bulk terminal operators, considered highly advantageous.
- Proven success in closing complex, high-value enterprise deals involving multiple stakeholders.
- Executive presence and strong negotiation capability.
- Experience selling subscription-based, SaaS, data or digital platform solutions.
- Ability to engage effectively with senior decision-makers in global organisations
