SHIPBROKER / MARITIME CHARTERING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

HISPAFRIO SA (https://www.hispafrio.com) is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Shipbroker / Maritime Chartering professional to join our Madrid office and contribute to the development of our international maritime business.

THE ADECUADO CANDIDATE

Ideally, an experienced shipbroker with a Merchant Marine Officer background and previous sea-going experience, combining a practical understanding of shipping with strong commercial and negotiation skills.

We will also consider experienced shipbrokers and chartering professionals without a Merchant Marine background, provided they have a strong track record in the maritime industry.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and maintain relationships with shipowners, charterers, cargo interests and other maritime clients.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Negotiate and conclude voyage and time charter business.
- Monitor freight markets, vessel availability and market opportunities.
- Negotiate charter-party terms and conditions, with knowledge of GENCON, BALTIME, CONLINE and Bills of Lading.
- Follow fixtures through completion and coordinate with owners, charterers, vessels and agents.
- Calculate and review laytime and demurrage.
- Assist with operational issues, claims and disputes.
- Provide clients with market intelligence and commercial advice.
- Support Hispafrio's activities related to direct transshipment of frozen tuna and other frozen fish, including operations involving fishing vessels and specialized reefer vessels in the principal fishing grounds worldwide.




- Support the company's offshore bunkering activity when required.
- Maintain and develop Hispafrio's existing customer portfolio while continuously seeking new opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in shipbroking and/or maritime chartering.
- Ideally, Merchant Marine Officer qualification and previous sailing experience.
- Strong knowledge of chartering and maritime operations.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong commercial and business development mindset.
- Fluent English and Spanish.
- French will be considered an advantage.
- Willingness to travel when required.

The position requires a high level of commitment and dedication, inherent to the international nature of the maritime business, including the ability to respond promptly when operational or commercial matters require attention outside normal office hours.

WHAT WE OFFER

- A commercially focused position with significant responsibility and scope for business development.
- International exposure and direct contact with key players in the maritime industry.
- Madrid-based, office position.
- €50,000 depending on experience and proven commercial track record, plus potential performance-related compensation.

If you are an experienced maritime professional with a strong commercial mindset and are looking for an opportunity to develop business and build long-term relationships within the international shipping market, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send to the email [email protected] your CV together with a brief introduction outlining your experience in shipbroking, chartering and business development.

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