Shipbroker – Tagalog Speaking

• Market tonnage to customers/ shippers/ charterers
• Negotiate spot/time charters to achieve maximum income for the owners
• 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
• Assist the operations department to get an understanding of the more technical nature of shipping
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all relevant charter party forms and company standard terms
• Check through charter parties

Requirements

• The ideal candidate would hold a maritime commercial degree or similar commercial qualification
• Strong commercial sense and ability to think on your feet
• Ability to communicate in Tagalog to liaise with Tagalog speaking clientele
• Having an entrepreneurial nature would be highly desirable along with a strong personal drive to succeed