Chartering Manager - Indian Ocean
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About the Role
Tura Executive seeks a Chartering Manager for a dry bulk operating company in Dubai. The role involves managing Supramax/Handymax vessels across Indian Ocean, Red Sea & Mediterranean markets, negotiating fixtures, and building commercial relationships.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial employment of Supramax and Handymax vessels across the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Mediterranean markets.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers and cargo interests.
- Negotiate voyage and time charter fixtures independently, delivering commercially attractive results.
- Handle both third party chartering business and own fleet activities.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to expanding the company's trading portfolio.
- Work closely with the wider commercial and operations teams to ensure seamless fixture execution.
- Monitor market trends, freight movements and cargo flows to maximise commercial performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in dry bulk chartering, with a focus on Supramax and Handymax vessels
- Strong knowledge of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Mediterranean markets
- Established network of commercial relationships across owners, brokers and charterers
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and conclude fixtures independently
- Experience managing third party business, alongside own fleet chartering activities
- Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and communication skills
- Self motivated, proactive and eager to contribute within a high growth organisation
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The Opportunity
- Our client is a leading and fast growing dry bulk operating company with a strong international presence and an ambitious growth strategy.
- Seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to join their commercial team in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial employment of Supramax and Handymax vessels across the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Mediterranean markets.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers and cargo interests.
- Negotiate voyage and time charter fixtures independently, delivering commercially attractive results.
- Handle both third party chartering business and own fleet activities.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to expanding the company's trading portfolio.
- Work closely with the wider commercial and operations teams to ensure seamless fixture execution.
- Monitor market trends, freight movements and cargo flows to maximise commercial performance.
Requirements
- Proven experience in dry bulk chartering, with a focus on Supramax and Handymax vessels.
- Strong knowledge of the Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Mediterranean markets.
- An established network of commercial relationships across owners, brokers and charterers.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and conclude fixtures independently.
- Experience managing third party business, alongside own fleet chartering activities.
- Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and communication skills.
- Self motivated, proactive and eager to contribute within a high growth organisation.
What's on Offer
- Join one of the region's fastest growing dry bulk operating businesses.
- Significant cargo volume and a strong commercial platform to support success.
- Genuine opportunity to grow your desk and progress your career as the business continues to expand.
- Competitive base salary with an attractive performance based bonus structure.
- Relocation support may be considered for exceptional international candidates, although Dubai based candidates are preferred.
Application Process
- This is an urgent hiring requirement, with interviews already underway.
- Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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