Job Description

Working Location: Great World City (required to travel to Shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun)

Position Summary

The Commercial Executive supports the business development and commercial activities of the White Ship (Yacht) segment across PaxOcean Singapore and Batam. The role manages enquiry intake, client and broker communication, and pre-arrival coordination, from first enquiry through to vessel arrival. The role is travel-intensive, covering PaxOcean yards, client vessels and international boat shows.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Act as first point of contact for incoming enquiries from captains, owner's representatives, agents and brokers, and manage follow-up correspondence
Handle client engagement on smaller enquiries under guidance, and maintain relationships with the yacht broker network
Coordinate enquiry information and client clarifications for the Yacht Estimator, and track quotation submission against client deadlines
Prepare proposals, presentations, yard capability documents and marketing materials
Represent PaxOcean at international boat shows and industry events across Asia-Pacific and Europe, including pre-event planning and post-event follow-up
Attend vessel inspections and client meetings at overseas locations where the vessel is based, often at short notice
Coordinate pre-arrival requirements with Production, Planning and agents, including scope confirmation, timelines and port, customs and yard entry documentation
Maintain the enquiry and vessel pipeline in Salesforce and support management reporting
Undertake other commercial and marketing duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Weekly attendance at the PaxOcean Singapore shipyard (5JS)
Travel to PaxOcean Batam approximately 2-3 times a month
Approximately 6-8 international boat shows a year across Asia-Pacific and Europe, typically up to one week each
Ad-hoc overseas vessel inspections, mainly in Southeast Asia and occasionally further afield
Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Maritime Studies or a related disciplineStrong written and verbal communication in a client-facing setting
Organised and responsive, with the ability to manage multiple timelines while travelling
Proficient in Microsoft Office Salesforce experience is an advantage
Comfortable with frequent travel at short notice