MCV Chartering Manager

Job Description

<strong><u>Job Description</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>Job Title: </strong>MCV Chartering Manager<p><br></p><strong>Department</strong>: Commercial<p><br></p><strong>Location: </strong>Dubai<p><br></p><strong>Direct Reporting Line: </strong>Commercial Manager Caspian &amp; Cargo Transport<p><br></p><strong><u>Key Accountabilities</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Maximize the value of the Company’s MCV fleet through marketing of the assets and services, and optimizing planning and performance</li><li>Develop &amp; deploy MCV’s on projects globally, preferably on time charter or COA’s.</li><li>Focus on industrial or civil construction projects with Ro-Ro cargo, wind cargo, modular cargo, SOOG cargo involving shallow water ports/project locations</li><li>Expand MCV’s geography into new markets e.g. South America, Australia, SEA</li><li>Ensure mobilization to/from projects with cargo en-route to maximize utilization</li><li>Charter vessels on offshore O&amp;G and wind market where possible</li><li>Develop and maintain up to date visibility of all vessels chartered </li><li>Report on recurring technical requests and give recommendations for vessel modifications where required</li><li>Design and implement reliable supply chain solutions for cargos and businesses</li><li>Actively maintain a large network of clients and knowledge of competition </li><li>Ensure visibility of major industrial projects and assist in optimal strategic positioning </li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop optimum chartering solutions, taking into account all costs related to client’s specific requirements</li><li>Prepare commercial offers and tender submissions in a timely manner in accordance with general practice and with assistance of the technical &amp; tendering team</li><li>Hand over projects with correct and concise information to operations &amp; monitor project execution</li><li>Follow commercial processes </li><li>Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners, agents etc. </li><li>Interface with all levels of the organization</li><li>Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements</li><li>Ensure all POML management systems, policies and procedures are adhered to and are a visible driver of safety</li><li>Protect and develop the company reputation in the industry and local communities within which it operates worldwide</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Maritime, Marketing or Business Management Sciences (preferably from European university)</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Minimum Experience</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>5 years’ experience working as project cargo or industrial project chartering manager for a vessel owner or freight forwarder</li><li>Essential experience in cold sales, working with (a type of) CRM, contract negotiations &amp; closure</li><li>Preference for existing project cargo owner network, work experience in river/shortsea shipping company</li><li>Understanding of global river systems, shallow water markets and active shortsea shipping geographies</li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Job-Specific Skills</u></strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Excellent English language skills, with additional languages preferable</li><li>Self-motivated, driven and with attention to detail</li><li>Relationship building and networking essential</li><li>Able to execute on instructions</li></ul>