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