Job Description
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
We are seeking an experienced Broker to join the Dry Cargo 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.