Commercial Executive (Tankers)

Role Overview We are seeking a Commercial Executive to support the chartering and commercial management of a small shipowner’s tanker fleet. The successful candidate will source cargo opportunities, prepare voyage estimates, negotiate fixtures and coordinate closely with the operations team throughout each voyage. This is a hands-on position offering broad exposure to both commercial decision-making and day-to-day tanker operations. Key Responsibilities • Source and evaluate suitable cargo opportunities for the tanker fleet. • Maintain regular contact with charterers, traders, brokers and other market participants. • Support the negotiation and conclusion of voyage charters, time charter trips and period fixtures. • Review Charter Party terms, conditions and rider clauses. • Prepare voyage estimates covering freight income, bunker costs, port expenses and expected returns. • Monitor vessel positions, cargo requirements, freight rates and tanker-market developments. • Prepare and circulate vessel-position lists and cargo updates. • Coordinate with the operations team following fixture confirmation. • Monitor voyage performance and ensure compliance with commercial terms. • Assist with bunker planning and voyage-cost optimisation. • Review laytime calculations and support demurrage and despatch claims. • Maintain accurate records of fixtures, voyage performance and commercial results. • Prepare market reports, voyage profit-and-loss summaries and management updates. • Identify and develop relationships with new charterers and commercial partners. • Resolve commercial and operational matters while protecting the shipowner’s interests. Qualifications and Experience • Diploma or degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business or a related discipline. • Two to five years of experience in tanker chartering, shipbroking, commercial operations or vessel operations. • Candidates from shipowners, operators, trading companies or tanker-broking firms may be considered. • Good understanding of tanker markets, Charter Parties and voyage calculations. • Experience with clean petroleum products, dirty petroleum products or chemical tankers would be advantageous. • Existing relationships with charterers, traders or brokers would be beneficial. • Strong commercial awareness, numerical ability and negotiation skills. • Able to work independently and take on broad responsibilities within a lean team. • Good organisational and problem-solving capabilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and relevant shipping or voyage-management systems. • Excellent written and spoken English.