Commercial Specialist  Lagos

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW NigerDock is actively recruiting for a Commercial Specialist position in  Lagos. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Maritime sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 - 8 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Maritime • Location Preference: in  Lagos

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Commercial Specialist position is an important role within Nigeria's Maritime sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Maritime offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Commercial Specialist position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Maritime field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Maritime sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Nigerdock is a leading Nigerian maritime group with operations in port terminal services, ship repairs and EPC fabrication. The company is located at Snake Island Integrated Free Zone in the main port of Lagos and serves customers in the shipping, logistics, marine and energy sectors. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Commercial Specialist

Location: Lagos The Role

The commercial specialist supports revenue growth, commercial compliance, and client satisfaction within terminal operations. The role manages the commercial lifecycle, including proposals, pricing, contracts, billing reconciliation, revenue assurance, reporting, and market analysis, while identifying and preventing revenue leakage.

Prepare and submit commercial proposals, bids, tenders, pro forma invoices, and tariff estimates for terminal services. Analyze pricing, revenue yields, and margins to recommend tariff adjustments and improve profitability. Manage client onboarding, including due diligence, credit reviews, and required legal and commercial documentation. Draft, review, track, and manage renewals of client contracts, lease agreements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Serve as a key client contact, resolving enquiries related to tariffs, terminal access, operational procedures, and storage conditions. Reconcile operational records, vessel discharge sheets, manifests, and shift reports against agreed commercial and billing terms. Monitor cargo residence times, free days, demurrage, and laytime to identify discrepancies and proactively resolve billing disputes. Verify commercial and client invoices for accuracy across rates, volumes, weight-based charges, and applicable tariffs. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to identify and resolve billing anomalies, system errors, and variation orders. Maintain commercial data and prepare reports on throughput, revenue pipelines, margins, KPIs, and market trends to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain & Logistics, Economics, or a related field. 5–8 years’ experience in commercial operations, contract administration, rate estimation, or business development. Experience in maritime terminals, ports, free trade zones, logistics, or heavy industrial environments is preferred. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, support client retention, and maintain high customer satisfaction. Advanced Excel, data analysis, reconciliation, modelling, and reporting skills. Strong commercial and contract drafting skills. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Strong problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Not Specified. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.