Business Development Associate – Newbuilding Services

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM)is one of the worlds leading third-party ship management companies managing a diverse fleet across multiple vessel segments. With a strong commitment to operational excellence innovation and customer success we provide world-class ship management and maritime solutions to customers around the globe.

As part of our continued growth we are expanding our Newbuilding Supervision business and are looking for a commercially driven professional to join our Global Business Development team.

We are seeking a proactive and customer-focusedBusiness Development Associateto support the growth of our Newbuilding Supervision business this role you will identify new opportunities build relationships with key maritime stakeholders prepare commercial proposals and tenders and coordinate closely with internal teams to secure and develop new business opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining market intelligence customer engagement and commercial execution in a dynamic international environment.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the newbuilding supervision market.

• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners investors leasing companies shipyards and other industry stakeholders.

• Participate in customer meetings presentations exhibitions and industry events.

• Conduct regular customer engagement activities to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities.

• Develop professional networks within shipyards to facilitate effective collaboration between owners and shipyards.

• Monitor global newbuilding activities fleet expansion plans leasing developments and shipyard trends.

• Track industry developments and identify potential business opportunities.

• Maintain and develop a database of target customers projects and market insights.

• Provide market intelligence and competitor analysis to support commercial strategies.

• Prepare and coordinate customer proposals tenders presentations and commercial submissions.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and consolidate proposal inputs.

• Manage submission timelines and ensure high-quality timely delivery of customer proposals.

• Support clarification meetings customer follow-ups and post-submission activities.

• Continuously improve proposal templates and commercial materials.

• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity records within CRM systems.

• Support sales pipeline reporting forecasting and opportunity tracking.

• Coordinate customer handovers from contract award through project commencement.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely responses to customer requirements.

• Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture Marine Engineering or Nautical Science.

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration Management or a related field from a reputable university is an advantage.

• Strong commercial mindset with a passion for customer engagement and business development.

• Excellent communication presentation networking and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proactive self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

At Wilhelmsen Ship Management youll be part of a global maritime organization that values collaboration innovation and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities to work with international customers contribute to strategic growth initiatives and develop your career within a leading maritime services company.

If you are passionate about building relationships creating commercial opportunities and shaping the future of maritime services wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of shaping the future of ship management.