Marketing & Business Development Executive

Location: Hybrid / Office-based – Kochi, Kerala

Reporting to: Head of Business Development & Marketing

Start date: As soon as possible

About SAAR Marine

SAAR Global Marine Solutions Pvt Ltd is a maritime consulting and services company delivering solutions built for safety, compliance, sustainability, and innovation. With headquarters in Kochi, India, and offices in Dubai and the Netherlands, we support global shipowners, ship management firms, and shipyards with specialised technical and commercial expertise. Our team includes master mariners, chief engineers, and naval architects with decades of industry experience.

What You’ll Do

·        Develop and deliver tailored sales pitches and presentations for shipowners, ship management companies, shipyards, and regulators.

·        Support proposal preparation, marketing collateral, brochures, technical one-pagers, and case studies.

·        Perform market research, competitive intelligence, and opportunity analysis across the shipping and marine services sector.

·        Identify potential leads, prospects, and partners through proactive outreach (email, calls, LinkedIn, industry events).

·        Manage early sales cycles from lead generation through proposal, negotiation, and closing support.

·        Work closely with technical and operations teams to ensure offerings are aligned with maritime compliance requirements.

·        Present confidently to internal and external stakeholders, clients, and at industry events/webinars.

·        Contribute to digital marketing, including SEO, LinkedIn campaigns, and analytics-driven strategy refinement.

You will gain end-to-end exposure to sales, consulting, and digital marketing in a specialized B2B maritime environment, while also engaging with emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry.

Ideal Candidate Profile

·        Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Business / Marketing is advantageous.

·        Is an ex-seafarer (deck or engine officer) with sailing background, now looking to transition to a shore-based business role, OR has 1–3 years’ experience in sales, marketing, or consulting.

·        Has excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence in pitching to clients.

·        Demonstrates curiosity for digital transformation, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) in maritime applications.

·        Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data and performance metrics.

·        Has a self-starter mindset, resilience, and creativity in problem-solving.

·        Brings familiarity with digital marketing tools (LinkedIn campaigns, CRM systems, analytics).

What We Offer

·        Steep learning curve in a global B2B maritime environment.

·        Mentorship from seasoned maritime professionals (Masters, Chief Engineers, Naval Architects).

·        Opportunity to shape marketing and business strategy in line with safety, sustainability, and innovation goals.

·        Exposure to ML/AI-driven maritime solutions and real-world commercial applications.

·        Career progression pathways with international exposure.

·        Performance-based incentives and growth opportunities.

Please submit:

1.  Your CV / resume

2.  A short cover note (150–250 words) telling us:

o Why you’re interested in maritime / shipping

o An example of a presentation or pitch you created/delivered

o What you would aim to achieve in your first 90 days in this role

3.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Email / LinkedIn DMs