Maritime Sales & Operations Specialist

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded professional to join our Maritime Services team as a Maritime Sales & Operations Specialist, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This role combines vessel inspection coordination, operational management, client relationship development, and commercial activities across Sri Lanka and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Control Union is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, with services focusing on sustainability. We operate in over 80 countries, helping businesses meet international standards and achieve their sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate vessel inspections, aligning schedules, port locations, vessel availability, and inspection resources.
• Manage inspection assignments from confirmation to completion, ensuring clear instructions, accurate documentation, timely reporting, and effective stakeholder coordination.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational challenges, missing information, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, vessels, inspectors, laboratories, and internal teams, ensuring timely follow-ups and smooth operational handovers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, ship managers, operators, agents, and other maritime stakeholders.
• Support commercial development through client outreach, proposal preparation, lead follow-up, and identification of new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of enquiries, quotations, inspection assignments, client interactions, and commercial opportunities.
• Contribute to operational efficiency, service quality, safe working practices, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in maritime, shipping, inspection, technical services, logistics, or a comparable environment.
• Proven experience in operational coordination, customer communication, and stakeholder management.
• Commercial experience in business development, proposal preparation, client account coordination, or lead follow-up is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, CRM systems, scheduling tools, and related business applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A proactive, responsible, and adaptable approach with strong attention to detail and a commitment to service quality.
• Knowledge of vessel operations, ports, ship management, or maritime compliance services will be an added advantage.

Send your CV and covering letter to:
hrcusl@controlunion.com