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Senior Chartering Manager (m/f/d)

SAL Heavy Lift, a part of the Harren Group and a member of the JSI Alliance, is one of the world’s leading carriers specialised in sea transport of heavy lift and project cargo. The JSI Alliance is owning and operating a versatile fleet of 65 advanced project cargo vessels with a lifting capacity of up to 3,000 t SWL. Our guiding principle is: If there is water, there is a way. Making the impossible possible, always finding a solution, going all the way.

 

To strengthen our MPP and heavy lift team in Aarhus, we are looking for a Senior Chartering Manager (m/f/d).

Position Senior Chartering Manager
Level Professional
Location Aarhus
Group member SAL Heavy Lift

We offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to apply your experience and develop a thorough understanding of cargo transportation activities
  • Work with a dynamic team in a global shipping company
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
     

Your main responsibilities:

  • Operate within the European time zone and collaborate closely with global teams in the Americas and Asia
  • Focus on daily chartering, negotiating and securing profitable shipping contracts while optimizing vessel utilization in response to market fluctuations
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and other key stakeholders in the Multipurpose, Breakbulk, and Project cargo markets
  • Negotiate booking notes with direct clients, brokers, and freight forwarders
  • Negotiate charter parties with charterers, operators, and brokers
  • Conduct voyage calculations and assess options based on market trends and corporate policies
  • Maximize earnings on owned and chartered vessels
  • Support the Chartering team with performance control and reporting
  • Manage short- and medium-term contracts, tonnage, and cargoes through autonomous decision-making
  • Develop strategic trades in collaboration with your team to drive global growth
  • Coordinate fleet positioning in close cooperation with regional and global offices
  • Analyse market research, trends, and data to provide informed market insights
  • Represent the company at conferences, shipping events, and client meetings

 

Your profile:

  • 5–10 years of experience as a Chartering Manager or in a similar role, ideally within the multipurpose, breakbulk, or project cargo segment
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, compliance standards, and risk management practices
  • Strong commercial acumen to evaluate market conditions, assess risks, and make swift, profitable decisions in alignment with team goals
  • Proven negotiation skills to secure advantageous contracts with clients, brokers, and freight forwarders
  • A genuine ability to build and nurture strong relationships both within the team and with external partners
  • A natural mentor, fostering collaboration and promoting a high-performance, supportive culture among colleagues
  • Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented with a focus on delivering optimal results in a dynamic market environment

We offer you

International team
Long-term career
Training courses
Career planning
Family culture
Future focus

Our promise to you

The Harren Group is committed to fair employment opportunities regardless of ethnic heritage, skin colour, gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or social background. Our constant goal is to create a respectful and appreciative working environment for all employees.

Do you have any questions about the position?

Get in touch with our HR Manager, Jennifer Masurtschak.

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