bp is seeking a strategic, commercially driven Marine Commercial Manager to join its Supply, Trading & Shipping entity in London, England. Offering an exciting opportunity at the heart of a highly connected international business, this role is tailored for professionals eager to solve complex commercial challenges, support global business performance, and shape the strategic direction of bp Marine’s trading, origination, and marketing operations.
Operating within GDIST, bp’s global middle, heavy, and bio-distillates trading business, the successful candidate will work closely with commercial, trading, analytics, and leadership teams across geographies. Whether you are an established commercial strategist or an analytical professional with a background in maritime energy, this position provides the platform and autonomy to drive business transformation initiatives, enhance operational processes, and support long-term value creation.
About bp Marine & Supply, Trading & Shipping
bp Marine is a premier global trading, origination, and marketing business operating across key marine hubs and unique ports worldwide. Working in close collaboration with global fuel oil, gasoil, and bio-trading desks, bp Marine provides direct access to customers across the marine fuels market while supporting the competitive marketing of bp’s refining production.
As a global energy leader, bp provides an exceptional working environment built on an open, inclusive culture, robust employee benefits, and tremendous learning and development opportunities. Employees enjoy flexible hybrid working options, comprehensive life and health insurance, medical care packages, modern collaborative office spaces, and strong support for work-life balance.
The Role: Marine Commercial Manager – London, UK
Based in London with a hybrid office/remote working structure, the Marine Commercial Manager plays a vital role in supporting the performance, growth, and strategic direction of the global Marine Trading, Origination, and Marketing business.
The role focuses on bringing people together, creating clarity, and advancing key business priorities. Working alongside the Global Head of Marine and regional collaborators, the successful candidate will provide critical insights, amplify business performance reporting, and strengthen performance monitoring across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Business Development: Help shape business priorities, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to business transformation and growth initiatives.
- Performance Analysis & Reporting: Amplify business performance reporting and commercial analysis to identify market trends, operational opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.
- Process & Digital Optimization: Support the Marine digital agenda, identify opportunities to simplify processes, and enhance ways of working across regions and functions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external collaborators, build collaborative cross-functional relationships, and support capability building across the Marine organization.
- Commercial Alignment: Partner closely with commercial and analytics teams to strengthen performance monitoring, support deal valuation, and enhance business planning activities.
Candidate Profile
- Experience & Background:
- Strong commercial awareness and experience in a trading, commercial, strategy, business management, or related environment.
- Experience within shipping, marine fuels, bunkering, or related industries is highly advantageous, as is previous leadership, mentoring, or project delivery experience.
- Skills & Mindset:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across teams and functions.
- Solid understanding of commercial performance, trading principles, business reporting, and trade compliance.
- Proactive approach to continuous learning, process improvement, and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Working Conditions: Flexibility to collaborate across different time zones, with up to 10% travel expected. Relocation assistance within the country is available for eligible candidates.
Why Join bp?
- Global Impact: Help shape the future of a major global marine energy and trading network.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive medical care packages, life and health insurance, flexible hybrid working options, and robust professional development paths.
- Inclusive Culture: Join an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, accessibility, and creating a supportive environment where every individual can succeed.
How to Apply
bp reviews applications on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates who match the profile requirements are encouraged to submit their credentials online. bp is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
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