Junior Partner Shipyards Relations

Opportunity

AsiaLink is looking for an experienced professional to support our relationships with Chinese shipyards and vessel machinery and equipment manufacturers.

The focus is on establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with relevant companies in Mainland China and acting as AsiaLink’s representative and point of contact within the Asian maritime industry.

The areas of interest include:

Shipyards and shipbuilding
Marine engines and propulsion systems
Vessel machinery and equipment
Shipyard equipment
Marine electrical and automation systems
Other specialised maritime machinery, equipment and technologies

Profile

We are looking for someone with:

Relevant experience in the China maritime sector
Established professional relationships with shipyards, marine machinery manufacturers or vessel equipment manufacturers
Strong understanding of the Asian maritime industry and its business environment
Established industry experience and professional standing
An independent and entrepreneurial approach
Ability to develop and maintain business relationships with limited supervision

Experience with shipyards, shipbuilding, ship repair, marine machinery, propulsion, vessel equipment or maritime technology is particularly relevant.

Existing relationships with senior decision-makers within shipyards and maritime manufacturing companies are highly relevant.

Role

The role covers the identification and engagement of relevant Asian shipyards and manufacturers, relationship building, ongoing communication and local representation of AsiaLink and its partners.

The successful candidate will be expected to identify suitable companies, establish contact with relevant decision-makers, cultivate and maintain relationships on behalf of AsiaLink, and keep AsiaLink closely informed of their capabilities, interests and commercial priorities.