SHIPBROKER

Job Description & Requirements

• Market tonnage to customers/ shippers/ charterers
• Negotiate spot/time charters to achieve maximum income for the owners
• Check through charter parties
• Be aware of the positions and desired strategic directions for each ship assigned
• Coordinate the allocation of sport and contract cargo to the ship assigned to the specific service
• Set up and negotiate deals, including presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract or sale and seeing it through to its conclusion and any follow up that may be involved
• Coordinate with chartering and operations departments to maximize space utilization, minimize the number of port and berth calls and maximize the voyage’s financial results
• Coordinate all aspects of trans-shipments for respective cargoes
• Coordinating contracts of affreightment with customers to receive nominations on time and build programs which fit vessel schedules
• Maintain current voyage records and documentation to customers for tonnage loading within the service
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant charter party forms and company standard terms
• Ideally the candidate has a maritime commercial degree or relevant qualifications
• Minimum experience of 2 years in Ship Brokering industry
• Strong commercial sense and ability to think on your feet
• Client management/ relationship building skills
• Ability to negotiate is vital as this is a principle skill requirement in Ship Brokering
• Good understanding of accounting and numeracy skills are essential
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate well
• Attention to details is key