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.

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Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Broker to join the Dry Cargo Panamax team in our Tokyo office. The ideal candidate should have a successful Broking background within Dry Cargo, be driven and focused, and be a strong relationship builder.

What you’ll be doing

• Handle day-to-day, spot broking, also COA and period time-charter.
• Understand the business strategy for the division and seek to identify new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients.
• Liaise with shipowners and/or charterers and staff in the company's other offices worldwide.
• Work in any area of the dry cargo market.
• Drive revenue and expand and develop the customer base both in and outside Japan.
• Handle necessary shipping documentation.
• Perform market analysis and provide market insight and trade ideas to clients.
• Provide market insights to clients.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Effective relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

• Dry cargo shipping experience.
• Min 2/5 years' experience in dry bulk sector.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Good level English language ability is required, and Japanese language ability is essential.