Charter Manager - Sunreef Yachts Charter

Sunreef Yachts Eco; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Basic Health insurance

Paid Annual Leave + Sick Leave

Job summary

A luxury yacht brand is seeking an experienced Charter Manager to oversee global charter activities for their fleet. The role involves managing relationships with brokers, negotiating MYBA contracts, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in yacht charter management, a strong commercial mindset, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration, health insurance, and career growth opportunities within a dynamic international environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in yacht charter management or yacht brokerage.
• Strong working knowledge of MYBA contracts and charter procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• CRM experience and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote a fleet of luxury yachts for charter worldwide.
• Develop relationships with international charter brokers.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate charter agreements.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate charter agreements (MYBA).
• Coordinate with captains and crew to ensure readiness and premium guest experience.
• Advise owners on charter strategy, pricing and market trends.
• Represent Sunreef Yachts Charter at shows and events globally.
• Prepare tailored charter offers, itineraries, and client presentations.
• Monitor charter performance and provide reports to owners and management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and flag state requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of MYBA contracts

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Proficiency in Yachtfolio

Organizational skills

Experience in yacht charter management

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Sunreef Yachts Charter is seeking an experienced, commercially driven, and highly organised Charter Manager to oversee and expand the global charter activity of our luxury yacht fleet.

This role requires deep industry expertise, strong broker networks, and a thorough understanding of MYBA contracts and high-end charter operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising charter revenue, strengthening global broker relationships, and ensuring seamless coordination between yacht owners, captains, crew, and central agents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and strategically promote a fleet of Sunreef luxury yachts for charter worldwide
• Develop, maintain, and expand strong relationships with international charter brokers and industry partners
• Manage and optimise yacht listings across Yachtfolio and other relevant charter platforms
• Prepare, review, and negotiate charter agreements (MYBA contracts and related addenda)
• Coordinate closely with captains and crew to ensure yacht readiness, operational excellence, and premium guest experience standards
• Advise yacht owners on charter strategy, pricing, positioning, utilisation, and market trends
• Represent Sunreef Yachts Charter at major yacht shows and industry events globally
• Prepare tailored charter offers, itineraries, and client presentations aligned with luxury expectations
• Monitor charter performance and deliver structured reporting to owners and internal management
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, classification, and flag state requirements applicable to charter operations

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in yacht charter management or yacht brokerage
• Strong working knowledge of MYBA contracts and charter procedures
• Proficiency in Yachtfolio
• In-depth knowledge of key charter destinations (Mediterranean, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East, etc.)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple yachts and clients simultaneously
• Commercial mindset with a results-oriented approach
• Experience using CRM systems and performance tracking tools
• Ability to work independently within a dynamic international team environment

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised luxury yacht brand
• A dynamic, international environment with direct exposure to high-profile owners and brokers
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and performance
• Career growth within a fast-expanding charter division
• Involvement in major yacht shows and global industry events
• A performance-driven culture with long-term development potential
• Competitive salary package
• Basic Health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave + Sick Leave