Company Overview

Clarksons is the world's leading provider of integrated shipping and offshore services, bringing our connections and experience to an international client base. Our intelligence adds value by enabling clients to make more efficient and informed decisions. Our global reach, local knowledge and expertise is what makes us unique.

To understand more about day-to-day life at Clarksons, and what you can expect from us as an employer, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Division

Dry Cargo chartering is a varied and complex market involving more than three billion tonnes of cargo each year. Our experienced team act as a vital link between charterers and shipowners who need to transport the goods required by a growing global population.

Whether you are moving a Handysize cargo of cement across the Atlantic or a 180,000 tonne shipment of iron ore, our brokers work alongside our analysts and Research team to deliver a seamless service. With 14 offices in six continents, our long-standing relationships within the sector are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect.

Role Summary

The main purpose of a Shipbroker is to act as a specialist intermediary/negotiator between shipowners and charterers to arrange ocean transport of goods and commodities by sea, the employment of a vessel or to buy/sell ships on behalf of a client. A career in Shipbroking is exciting, interesting, challenging, highly competitive and rewarding.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented, experienced Shipbroker to join our Dry Cargo Panamax team in our Singapore office. We seek exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity.

What you will be doing

• Instigate, arrange and negotiate deals, including relationship building to develop business
• Daily contact with ship owners and charterers
• Maintain a database of daily market activities and keep track of vessel positions
• Negotiate charters to achieve optimum results for clients
• Provide market insight and trade ideas to clients
• Build strong rapport with existing clients and develop business with new clients
• Maintain databases and prepare market information and reports for clients
• Maintain internal data flow of key market information

What we are looking for

Key Attributes

• Experience working as a Shipbroker with a global shipbroking firm
• A Maritime degree from a reputable university will be highly regarded
• In-depth knowledge of the Dry Cargo Panamax market, with strong and established relationships in this segment
• Proven track record managing Chinese mainland client accounts, with the ability to navigate and grow relationships in this market
• Existing portfolio of clients and strong connections with international operators based in Singapore required
• Demonstrated ability to both nurture existing relationships and drive new business opportunities
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Driven, self-motivated, and client-focused
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Confident, outgoing personality with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and proficiency in Mandarin is highly regarded for client relationship purposes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Special Job Requirements

• Travel as required.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your resume and covering letter to HR.Singapore@clarksons.com