Sales Manager

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: SGD 5,000 – SGD 8,000 per month (commensurate with experience) + Performance-Based Commission + SGD 500 Monthly Transport Allowance

About the Opportunity

Talentbolt is partnering with a fast-growing Singapore-based deep-tech company to hire a Commercial Lead / Sales Manager.

Our client is transforming the future of maritime maintenance through autonomous underwater robotics. Their innovative technology helps shipowners improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, extend coating lifespan, and meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations. In 2026, their technology was selected by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to participate in its prestigious in-water hull cleaning innovation trials, validating its innovation and market potential.

As the company expands across Asia and into global shipping markets, they are looking for an ambitious sales professional to drive commercial growth.

About the Role

This is a high-impact sales role for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening new markets, and closing strategic enterprise deals.

You will be responsible for growing the company’s customer base by engaging shipowners, ship managers, fleet operators, and other key maritime stakeholders. Working closely with the leadership and technical teams, you will manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to acquire new customers within the maritime industry.
• Own the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, discovery, presentations, proposal preparation, negotiation, and closing.
• Build strong relationships with shipowners, ship management companies, fleet managers, and strategic industry partners.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, outbound outreach, industry events, and referrals.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and sales forecast using HubSpot CRM.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences, and customer meetings in Singapore and overseas.
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to support future product development.

Requirements

Essential

• Singapore Citizen, Singapore Permanent Resident, or Malaysian Citizen.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following industries will be highly advantageous:

• Maritime or shipping
• Marine engineering
• Ship management
• Classification societies
• Marine coatings or inspections (NACE/FROSIO)
• Port services
• Offshore and marine services

Existing relationships with shipowners, fleet operators, ship managers, or maritime decision-makers will be a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Salary: SGD 5,000 – SGD 8,000 per month (commensurate with experience).
• Attractive performance-based commission.
• SGD 500 monthly transport allowance.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge autonomous robotics and sustainable maritime technologies.
• Strong career progression within a rapidly growing deep-tech company.
• Exposure to leading shipping companies and international maritime projects.