About ESL

We are ESL, one of the fastest-growing regional shipping lines, with a global reach and strong commercial roots in Asia and the Middle East. This role is focused on Asia-Americas trade lanes, we blend deep regional knowledge with precise global execution. Our lean structure means your decisions are visible in the bottom line - fast.

The Role

We're seeking a seasoned trade leader to own and shape our Transpacific and Latin American trades from strategy to execution. This role is truly a mix of big-picture strategy and hands‑on delivery:

• One day you're helping craft a 3‑year strategic roadmap
• Another day you're setting and executing pricing strategy or helping to negotiate contracts with vendors or terminals
• You're just as comfortable in Excel models as you are leading cross‑functional strategy forums

If you thrive on both the vision-setting and the nuts-and-bolts execution , this is an opportunity to build a future-facing trade organisation - with immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and execute the full commercial and operational strategy for Transpacific and Latin American trade lanes
• Lead pricing, yield, forecasting, equipment planning, and P&L accountability
• Work with terminals, agents, vendors, partners and manage critical external partnerships
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Network, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution
• Contribute significantly to company-wide strategic planning and trade positioning
• Mentor and build a lean, high-performing team - balancing strategy, operations, and execution
• Be both a thought leader and a doer - driving results with data, insight, and real-world follow-through

Requirements

• 15+ years in container shipping - ideally within a carrier environment
• Deep experience in Transpacific and/or Latin American markets, both commercially and operationally
• A hybrid thinker: you can set direction and roll up your sleeves to execute
• Strategic mindset, strong communicator, comfortable managing vendor negotiations and commercial complexities
• Passionate about learning and building - not just managing - the business
• Based in Singapore (or willing to relocate), and fully engaged with ESL's global ambitions

Why Join ESL?

• A global shipping line based in Dubai, growing rapidly with a focus on regional connectivity
• A Singapore-based role that blends strategic influence and operational ownership
• A platform to own the storyline - shaping trade performance, strategy, and long-term success
• Big-learning and exposure across all parts of shipping - from negotiation to planning to execution