Commercial Assistant – Athens

  • Permanent
  • Europe

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.