Commercial Manager (LNG) – Qatar

Sea Career; Qatar; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading LNG ship owner in Qatar as a Commercial Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage chartering operations and lead strategic business initiatives in a dynamic environment. With a focus on building relationships and overseeing commercial analyses, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future. Enjoy an excellent tax-free package that includes a competitive salary, housing, schooling, and generous allowances. If you have a strong background in shipping and a passion for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in the maritime industry.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Schooling allowance

Transport allowance

Bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Business Class flights home

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in chartering and commercial operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within shipping or oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Manage chartering and post fixture operations of LNG and LPG vessels.
• Lead business opportunity analysis and contract negotiations.

Skills

Chartering

Commercial Operations

Negotiation Skills

Business Analysis

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Commercial Manager (LNG) – Permanent – Qatar – Excellent tax free package

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world’s largest LNG ship Owners based in Qatar.

Responsibilities include:

1. Manage and direct chartering and post fixture operations of internationally trading LNG and LPG vessels.
2. Lead efforts related to identifying and analyzing business opportunities, as well as providing recommendations to senior management.
3. Participate/advise on contract negotiations including, joint ventures formulation and agreements, ship building contracts, sales & purchase agreements, and Charter party(s).
4. Oversee commercial and chartering related analysis, including overall market direction, forecast, opportunities evaluation, business plan development, and KPI’s.
5. Prepare the Commercial department budget, and monitor its expenditure, while ensuring the optimal utilization of all available resources to protect the company’s interest.
6. Build relationships with brokers, ship-owners, ship agents, shippers, receivers, charters, port agencies worldwide and ship’s command.

Experience Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marine Engineering or any other related field.
2. 12 – 15 years of relevant experience as a charterer, shipping, and commercial operator in a ship-owning company, chartering desk, trading desk, International Oil & Gas Company, or brokerage firm, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
3. Experience with joint venture formations and shipbuilding contract negotiations (preferred).
4. LNG chartering experience (preferably LPG and/or tanker experience as well).
5. Extensive knowledge of Shipping Commercial management/contracts – Chartering and Operations.
6. Strong track record of leading and managing negotiations.

You will receive an excellent tax free package including base salary, housing allowance, schooling allowance, transport allowance, bonus, generous holiday allowance, Business Class flights home and more.

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