Beschreibung

Company Overview:
Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.
To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Division Overview:
Whether it’s moving a Handysize cargo of cement across the Atlantic, or a 180,000-tonne shipment of iron ore, our brokers work alongside our analysts and Research team to deliver a seamless service. We are the world’s biggest dry cargo shipbroker with 14 offices in six continents. Our long-standing relationships within the sector are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect.
Discover more at www.clarksons.com/broking

Role Summary:
The person in this role will be part of the Global Period team and play a key role in the strategic development of Clarksons’ Handymax period business in Geneva.

What you’ll be doing:
Lead the Handymax Period Desk for Geneva, with key input into strategy, client engagement, and commercial execution.
Expand Clarksons’ market share in the Handymax period segment through targeted business development.
Manage long-term chartering strategies and negotiate time charter contracts.
Coordinate with global offices to align cross-market opportunities and ensure seamless client service.
Leverage existing relationships with top-tier clients.
Act as a strategic liaison for Clarksons’ engagement, supporting long-term account development.
Undertake additional/ad hoc duties to support business objectives.

What we’re looking for:
We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:
Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change. • Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results.
Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations and adopting a positive and focused approach.
Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.

Other requirements:
Extensive experience of the Dry Cargo market and Period segment (minimum 10 years).
Deep understanding of European Dry Cargo markets and period trading.
Experience of managing high-value client accounts within the Dry Cargo market.
Proven leadership in both brokerage and management roles in Shipping hubs within Europe.
Experience of building teams and mentoring junior brokers.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to combine market analytics with commercial negotiation to deliver results.
High resilience and adaptability.
Effective communicator, with a collaborative approach able to work in fast-paced, multioffice environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to convey market insights clearly.
Willingness to travel and engage in client events globally.