Commercial Assistant – Athens
Spinnaker
Job Overview:
The Commercial/Chartering Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s chartering and commercial activities, with a focus on dry bulk vessels and cargo operations. The position involves market analysis, chartering negotiations, and cross-departmental coordination, with direct reporting of key insights and findings to management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Analysis: Collect and analyze data from brokers and market reports to monitor industry market trends.
- Fixture and Contract Review: Assist in understanding market fixtures and reviewing contracts to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with charterers, brokers, and business partners to enhance the company’s network.
- Departmental Coordination: Facilitate communication between departments regarding vessel port calls, employment opportunities, and post-fixture/claims matters.
- Contract Handling: Monitor and manage Contracts of Affreightment (CoA) and voyage/time charter parties.
- Project Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of potential projects to assess their commercial viability.
- Charter Party Negotiations: Participate in the negotiation of charter party agreements.
- Reporting: Prepare and deliver reports on commercial results and performance.