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Job Description

Are you ready to help shape the future of container leasing?

We’re looking for a driven and dynamic Commercial Assistant Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our commercial growth—building strong partnerships with key clients, crafting smart leasing strategies, managing contracts, and driving oneway business opportunities.

To thrive, you’ll need a sharp understanding of the container leasing market, the confidence to negotiate with impact, and the collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

Most importantly, you’ll represent our company’s values and mission in everything you do—whether you’re engaging with customers or working alongside colleagues.

If you’re commercially minded, client-focused, and excited by the challenge of growing business in a fast-moving industry, this is your chance to make an impact.
 
Main Duties & Responsibilities

Business Intelligence

  • Gather and analyze market intelligence to identify opportunities and risks

  • Study customer behaviors, buying patterns, and emerging trends

  • Evaluate evolving customer expectations and demands

  • Contribute to internal market studies, surveys, and overall strategy development

Commercial – Leasing Activity

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to grow market share

  • Prospect and onboard new clients, including obtaining financial reports for credit assessment

  • Analyze customer requirements and design tailored leasing solutions that meet mutual objectives

  • Continuously review contract terms against current market conditions to maximize profitability

  • Monitor leasing activity trends and analyze imbalances in assigned regions

Oneway Activity – Lease, Resale & One-Tripper Units

  • Expand the portfolio of oneway carriers and partners

  • Develop creative solutions to reposition lease/resale inventory from low-demand to high-demand locations

  • Negotiate competitive oneway terms for new trading units with potential users

  • Closely monitor overdue one-trippers to expedite redelivery to agreed locations

  • Coordinate with Leasing CS teams and factories to ensure smooth collection and delivery

Contract Management

  • Lead or support negotiations of container leasing agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance standards

  • Oversee contract execution and ensure accurate documentation and filing

  • Safeguard legal soundness and adherence to organizational policies in all agreements

Credit Management

  • Partner with Finance for credit risk assessments, billing accuracy, and invoicing processes

  • Support consistent accounts receivable performance with assigned accounts

  • Maintain and regularly update global lessee contact lists

Reporting & Collaboration

  • Deliver regular reports on leasing and oneway activities, market conditions, and financial performance

  • Actively participate in weekly calls/meetings with line managers and follow through on action plans

  • Document and share client visit reports, customer intelligence, and business opportunities via CRM

  • Represent the company at client meetings and industry events, including occasional travel

Phoebe Woo (EA Reg no: 25142324)
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA Licence No: 200717961N / 09C3403

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