Assistant / Sales Manager

We are looking for an

Assistant / Sales Manager (m/f/d)

to join our Commercial department at Advario in Singapore, starting as soon as possible.

Your Tasks:

• Maintain and grow business relations and opportunities with existing/new clients - with systematic documentation and reporting using Advario ERP programmes (e.g. Salesforce)
• In line with the company's direction and under guidance from Director Commercial, to drive a programme of Commercial Excellence through customer centricity, responsiveness, innovative solutions, market insight, product and operational knowledge etc.
• Negotiate, conclude and administer new contracts and renew existing contract agreements - supported by Legal and under the guidance of Director Commercial
• Stay connected to the oil markets, developments & competitors' activities. Develop strategies and action plans to be ahead of competition
• Liaise closely with internal departments (including Operations, HSSE, Maintenance & Engineering) on business-related projects and customer requirements. Able to understand basic operations of a petroleum terminal and be explain to customers
• Support the annual budget exercise and any related financial matters - and be able to explain budget deviations
Support the company in any brownfield projects (e.g. tank modifications)

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from a reputable university
• At least 5 years of related experience in sales and marketing and/or managerial experience, preferably in the petrochemical or petroleum storage sector
• Relevant experience in a chemical sales environment (e.g. trading house, oil MNC) would be advantageous
• Possesses good understanding of technical, logistics and operational processes, initiatives and chemical market trends
• Proficient in knowledge of petroleum products and its supply chain
• Has good contract management and negotiation skills, and a good customer network and contacts within the petroleum and oil industry
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills. Has also strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage customer interface at senior management level
Ability to function well in stressful situations and take responsibility for decisions made

Please note:

• This position is based in Jurong Island
Official Working hours: Mon - Fri, 0830 - 1700 hours

We offer you among other things :

• Special benefits and company events organized for employees
• Employees are covered under the group insurance plan, with dependent coverage for hospitalization
• Lunch is provided while in the terminal and company shuttle bus transport to and fro Jurong East MRT