Deputy Commercial Manager

Deputy Commercial Manager | Marseille, France
Full-time, Permanent
 
A boutique LNG shipowner in France is seeking a Commercial Manager for its commercial team in Marseille. The company owns a fleet of modern LNG carriers, offering rare ownership of key commercial relationships and direct exposure to senior leadership.
 
You will manage a portfolio of 1-4 Time Charter Parties, acting as first point of contact for charterers whilst:

• Administering time-charter parties and act as first point of contact for charterers
• Manage budgets and forecast vessel operating costs
• Monitor charter and vessel performance
• Coordinate with technical ship managers and resolve commercial issues
• Support wider commercial projects across the fleet

We are looking for.. 

• 5+ years background in LNG shipbroking or LNG ship-owning
• Strong knowledge of time-charter parties, hire calculations, off-hire, performance warranties and commercial negotiation.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a small, entrepreneurial team

The opportunity will provide a strong platform for long-term career development within LNG shipping, suitable for somebody who is looking for direct exposure to a high-vaule fleet and counterparties, whether that comes from a broking background, chartering or shipowning itself.