Chartering Broker (Dry Bulk / Breakbulk)

Chartering of vessels for general and dry bulk cargoes (voyage charter, COA, and time charter where required). Sourcing and winning new clients on both sides of the market, charterers and shipowners. Working market enquiries (circulars) and building the company’s own flow of cargoes and tonnage. Managing the full deal cycle: pre-fixture (enquiries, offers, negotiation, recap), fixture (charter party agreement) and post-fixture. Post-fixture: monitoring voyage performance, laytime and demurrage calculations, liaison between the parties, and resolving operational issues. Keeping deals and contacts in the company CRM. Reporting weekly to the Managing Director.

Desired Candidate Profile

Proven track record in dry cargo shipbroking / chartering of at least 3 years (chartering, not operations only). Confirmed own fixture and experience of independently sourcing and winning clients. Knowledge of standard charter party forms (GENCON, SYNACOMEX, NYPE, etc.) and ability to draft a recap and charter party. Ability to calculate laytime and demurrage and work with statement of facts. Understanding of the dry bulk / breakbulk market and chartering processes. Fluent written and spoken English (main working language). Self-discipline and ownership of results. Ability to resolve disputes and find workable solutions. Professional contacts among charterers and shipowners in dry bulk / breakbulk. Experience with project cargo / heavy lift. Experience with shipping platforms.

Nice to Have

• Experience with tanker / liquid cargo
• Employment Type Full-time

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