China-Focused Shipping Projects Manager (TC/COA)

Redstone Search; Philippines; Remote; PHP 5,515,000 - 7,966,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Career development

Multicultural teams

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking a Projects Manager to drive commercial shipping initiatives with a focus on mainland China. The role centers on securing long-term Time Charter and COA opportunities while coordinating with spot desks and senior management across international markets.

Ideal candidates will have a strong Mandarin network, proven project or chartering experience, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, globally oriented environment. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin with strong cultural and commercial understanding of the Chinese shipping market.
• Proven experience in projects, chartering, or commercial shipping roles with TC/COA exposure.
• Strong existing network of shipping and projects contacts, particularly in China.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently.
• Resilient, highly organised, and commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure long-term TC and COA opportunities across global shipping markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations with shipowners, brokers, and charterers across Europe and mainland China.
• Leverage an established Chinese shipping network to open new commercial relationships and projects.
• Support the Head of Shipping with S&P opportunity sourcing and evaluation.
• Work closely with internal trading teams and group partners to provide market insight, hire rates, and TC coverage.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking a Projects Manager to drive commercial shipping initiatives with a focus on mainland China. The role centers on securing long-term Time Charter and COA opportunities while coordinating with spot desks and senior management across international markets.

Ideal candidates will have a strong Mandarin network, proven project or chartering experience, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, globally oriented environment. Travel is expected.