Dry Cargo Shipbroker recruitment

EDF Man Shipping Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of EDF Man Holdings Limited and was formed in 1983. The business has expanded rapidly and today the company runs a fleet of between 25 and 35 handymax bulk carriers and carries approximately 12-14 million tonnes of dry bulk cargo around the world per annum. The company is actively involved in ship broking with a large number of direct clients in the dry bulk market.

We are actively seeking to an experienced Ship Broker with a minimum of two years of experience in dry cargo ship broking. The successful candidate will be committed to a career in brokering and experienced with fixing ships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fixing and negotiating of ships for a specific market

• Identify and develop new business

• Develop and maintain relationships with charters, ship owners and operators

• Input into market reports and providing information to clients

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Two years of experience in a dry cargo broking role is essential.

• Highly motivated to win business and close deals

• Ability to act on own initiative – must be highly pro-active.

• Organised and able to multi-task and prioritise.

• Strong commercial acumen.

• A degree in shipping or qualification in a related subject.

• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• IT literate.

• Must be willing to start early and stay late when required

COMPANY BACKGROUND

EDF Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk management services. The company is employee owned with approximately 4,000 employees working in 50 countries around the world.

EDF Man is a highly entrepreneurial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.