Our Client

Our client is a privately held ship brokerage company that specializes in the transportation of gas, chemical, and vegetable oil products in bulk since 1974, the company has provided creative and diverse solutions to meet the transportation needs of its clients. Operating from its headquarters in New York City, the company utilizes fully owned subsidiaries in Singapore, Shanghai, and Dubai, offering true global coverage for its clients. They benefit from the worldwide network's ability to efficiently address problems within the same time zones.

Job Purpose

As a new Trainee Ship Broker, you are a passionate, organized, and team-oriented individual committed to pursuing a rewarding career in international shipping from our Dubai office. Our client is looking for inspired individuals to work with the Petrochemical and Chemical Gas teams and interface with a multinational client base, as well as help push the boundaries of competitive ship brokerage.

Key Results Accountabilities

• Data management and support to brokers.
• Administrative support.
• Researching and generating profitable new business streams.
• Build up a database of contacts and keep a close eye on the shipping market, interpreting trends and seeing opportunities for clients.
• Playing an active role in the company and adding to the strategic expansion of the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proactive mindset, committed to learning by doing.
• Relationship-building, both internal and external.
• Contribution to team-based market intelligence gathering and reporting.
• Organization skills – able to display critical thinking to help define problems and solutions.
• Tenacity to help with stakeholder management and to establish a reputation in the business.
• Attention to detail – crucial to progress in the specialized tanker sector.