Business Development Executive, Shipping, Thailand
Vessels Value Ltd, Singapore
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate Business Development Executive to join our dynamic sales team based in Singapore. This position will focus on sales to Thailand.
A little bit about us
VesselsValue is a disruptive, dynamic and innovative tech company providing online delivered data and analytical products to the Maritime and Aviation sectors. Our clients include the world’s leading investors, traders, lenders, shipowners, operators, regulatory bodies and advisors.
Launched as a start up in 2011, we now employ over 200 people across our 6 commercial offices in London, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Oslo and our 3 Ramp;D offices in Stoke, Manila, Isle of Wight. We are a fast growing, profitable and highly ambitious company.
We offer a supportive, trusting, and transparent environment, with considerable freedom of operation in a young and growing global company.
Overview
We are looking for a hardworking, self-motivated and confident team member with a strong academic background and excellent communication skills to join our ever-expanding Business Development team in Singapore. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Having an excellent phone manner is a necessity. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work well under pressure, problem solve and be confident communicating with team members and management. There will be an opportunity as the role progresses to travel abroad.
Requirements
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Selling VV based products in the Thai market.
- Managing all aspects of the Sales process from advising marketing team to generating leads, to cold calling to keeping a record in our CRM system (Salesforce) whilst always improving relations with clients.
- The candidate would be expected to have previous experience of Sales, preferably B2B.
- A knowledge of the Thai Shipping Market is desirable.
Key skills required:
- Strong communication skills (listening, questioning, written and verbal) and organisational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Fluent in both spoken and written business English and Thai
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work both independently and in collaboration with multiple teams
- Previous experience with Salesforce (preferable)
- Confident at cold calling
- Record of delivering new business sales
- Knowledge/experience of the maritime sector is desirable but not essential
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience and qualifications.