Executive, Commercial (Marketing) - White Ship

Job 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.

Key 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
  
  

Key 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 discipline
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong 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
  
  

Education

Diploma in Engineering or Marketing

Bachelors in Business & Management Studies or Marine Engineering