Chartering Manager

As a Chartering Manager, your main responsibilities will include establishing our Houston office, developing our market presence in the U.S. and Americas, and overseeing all activities related to spot and long-term chartering of tankers. You'll engage in business development, manage contract negotiations, and build relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

To be considered for the Chartering Manager role, you must have 5-10 years of experience in tanker shipping or chartering. Strong market knowledge, proven negotiation skills, and an established network within the tanker industry are essential. Your ability to work independently and take initiative while demonstrating excellent communication skills will set you apart.

The Chartering Manager plays a critical role in business growth by identifying market opportunities, managing key client relationships, and executing strategic chartering contracts. By analyzing market trends and adapting to changes, you will help position the company competitively within the tanker sector.

A successful Chartering Manager must possess excellent negotiation abilities, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of the tanker market. Analytical skills for data interpretation and a proactive approach towards business development are also crucial for excelling in this role.

Our company offers competitive benefits for the Chartering Manager role, including an annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive medical coverage. You'll also have the opportunity to lead and shape a new office while engaging in industry networking.

To answer effectively, focus on specific experiences that showcase your understanding of tanker markets, your role in past chartering negotiations, and how you've built relationships in the industry. Highlight any key achievements that demonstrate your impact.

Discuss your approach towards market analysis, building local relationships, and developing a business presence. Mention the importance of networking and attending industry events to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.

Explain your methods for monitoring market news, attending industry conferences, and participating in professional groups. Emphasize the value of data analysis and trend forecasting when crafting your strategies.

Share a detailed example that emphasizes your negotiation tactics, the stakes involved, and the positive outcome. Discuss challenges you faced and how you navigated them to close a successful deal.

Communicate your conflict resolution strategies, highlighting your ability to remain calm, listen actively, and seek a win-win solution. Point out specific instances where your diplomatic skills helped to resolve issues in the past.

Discuss the significance of regular communication, transparency, and trust-building in client relationships. Provide examples of how you've successfully maintained relationships in previous roles.

Talk about specific key performance indicators like contract success rates, market share growth, and customer satisfaction scores. Emphasize how tracking these metrics will help inform strategic decisions.

Elaborate on your risk assessment strategies, including due diligence in contracts, understanding market volatility, and having contingency plans. Show your awareness of potential risks and how to mitigate them.

Provide a structured answer using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Highlight the importance of analytical thinking and decisiveness in your role and the positive outcome of your decision.

Outline your understanding of the importance of proactive outreach, relationship building, and identifying new market opportunities. Share how your philosophy aligns with the company's vision for growth.