Trainee ship broker

BROKERS RESEARCH SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A shipping services company in Singapore is looking for a Trainee Ship Broker. This role involves developing frameworks for chartering business, overseeing negotiations, and providing accurate shipping information to facilitate trading. Ideal candidates must possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and capable of working under pressure. Experience in negotiating charter terms is beneficial but not mandatory. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in starting their career in ship brokerage.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills are essential for chartering agreements.
• Ability to handle queries from traders effectively.
• Proficiency in shipping information and voyage calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop framework for chartering business management.
• Oversee ship chartering negotiations with traders.
• Negotiate terms and conditions on behalf of Owners or Charterers.
• Provide shipping information to trading teams.
• Liaise with ship owners and cargo owners.
• Work under pressure while being self-motivated.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

A Trainee Ship Broker is responsible for many stages of setting up and negotiating deals, including presenting the business to potential clients, negotiating the main terms of a contract or sale and seeing it through to its conclusion and any follow up that may be involved.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop a framework and processes to manage chartering business.
• Oversee negotiations relating to ship chartering. Work closely with traders and attend to their queries, looking for cooperation with trader directly.
• Negotiate charter party terms and conditions on behalf of Owners or Charterers.
• Provide timely and accurate shipping information, voyage calculations to trading teams to facilitate smooth trading activities.
• Excellent communicational skills are required to liaise with ship owners, cargo owners, ship brokers etc.
• Capability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and a team player