Commerical Manager

Faststream Recruitment Group; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group is seeking a Commercial Manager in Dubai to lead the Dry Chartering division. This role combines chartering and ship operations, requiring strong leadership, negotiation skills, and a network for worldwide dry cargo. The successful candidate will be compensated with a competitive commission structure and housing allowance.

Benefits

Competitive commission structure

Housing allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in competitive chartering with established contacts.
• Expertise in ship operations, laytime, and claims.
• Willingness to work from the Dubai office with relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Utilise connections to charter vessels from ship owners.
• Oversee the vessel's life cycle from pre- to post-fixture.
• Drive a motivated culture and a profitable team.

Skills

Competitive chartering

Ship operations

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Commercial Manager (Head of Dry Chartering)

Location : Dubai

Required Languages : English and Russian

Faststream is supporting our customer in Dubai in their search for a driven leader to grow the Dry Chartering division for a small, competitive organisation that is driving big growth plans with a view to succeed and deliver on their strategic expansion.

This unique dual role covers both chartering and ship operations and requires someone who can ‘roll their sleeves up’, get amongst the action, and lead the team through strong coaching and guidance to drive a motivated culture and a profitable team.

Our client is looking for someone with a network and expertise across worldwide dry cargo movements.

Role Overview :

• Utilise your connections to charter vessels from ship owners.
• Competitively charter in and out of the market.
• Oversee the vessel's life cycle from pre- to post-fixture.
• Enjoy the freedom to negotiate and run your desk like your own business, benefiting you, your team, and the company.

What's on Offer :

• A competitive commission structure.
• Housing allowance.

Essential Requirements :

• Experience in competitive chartering with established contacts.
• Expertise in ship operations, laytime, and claims.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to see the business succeed.
• Experience in both operating vessels and chartering in and out.
• Willingness to work from the Dubai office (relocation support available).

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more.