Senior Chartering Manager, London

Pacific Basin is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of modern Handysize and Supramax dry bulk ships. We are listed in Hong Kong and operate globally with a fleet of over 270 ships trading worldwide. Our team comprises about 4,600 seafarers and over 400 shore staff in 14 key locations around the world.

Main area of focus: East Coast South America

Reporting Line:

• Head of Atlantic Handysize & Head of Atlantic Chartering
• Head of Supramax, Atlantic

Responsibilities:

• Executing PB Dry Cargo shipping services under the authority given by the relevant Segment Managers.
• Selling of physical freight (spot/forward bookings and COA’s), vessel chartering in/out, and operating.
• Assist in forming and executing commercial strategies and business development principally within the Americas.
• Manage and cultivate long term relationships of existing/new customers and brokers.
• Proactively develop solutions for customers, and deliver high levels of service performance to customers.
• Conduct business transactions with transparency and with a high degree of integrity.
• Always protect Pacific Basin financial interests, brand and image.
• Research, plan, manage and coordinate commercial transactions with internal stakeholders such as Technical Department, Port Captains, Operations and Legal.
• Take financial responsibility for fixtures/voyage execution, negotiating protective contract terms and conditions.
• Strive to optimize voyage efficiency, report results, and provide operational/customer follow up.
• Timely internal upward reporting of commercial problems, disputes and customer complaints.
• Follow internal protocols for systems use, data entry and risk management systems.
• As and when required, and in support of business development, and for customer service, arrange/attend local meetings and overseas travel.
• Participate in the collecting and sharing of freight market information across the global commercial team.
• As and when required, support and cover other team members' commercial/freight and chartering activities, including vessel charter in/out, run voyage calculations, reports writing and support on operational issues.

Skills Capabilities Qualifications:

• Chartering professional with minimum 12 years’ international chartering experience.
• Knowledge of demand and supply trends for cargoes, particularly in the Atlantic region.
• A thorough understanding of the operational practices, policies and strategies of international ship chartering.
• Previous experience with maritime business software systems such as IMOS and Shipfix.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, brokers and other key industry stakeholders.

Attributes / Personality:

• Dynamic, self-motivated and ambitious team player with a proven track record in chartering.
• Excellent communication skills, English language proficiency is essential.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

If you are selected, you will be continuously assessed not only on the basis of your performance, but also on the basis of your attitude and behaviour. Cultural fit and adherence to Company values is of paramount importance. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Please apply with a full résumé, salary expectation and contact details to the Human Resources Department at recruiting@pacificbasin.com. We only accept CVs in pdf format. (Application deadline: 11 July 2025)

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.