Chartering Manager – Dry Bulk Shipping

About the role

AVS Shipbrokers LLC, an independent shipbroking and commercial shipping firm based in Dubai, is expanding its Dry Bulk division. We are seeking an experienced Chartering Manager to generate new business, nurture long‑term client relationships, and drive profitable fixtures in the dry bulk market.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with charterers, traders, cargo owners, shipowners, operators, freight forwarders and brokers.
• Originate cargo and vessel opportunities within dry bulk markets and negotiate voyage charters, time charters and Contracts of Affreightment (COAs).
• Manage the full fixture process from inquiry to recap and hand‑over, preparing freight ideas, voyage calculations and commercial proposals.
• Monitor market developments, identify profitable trading opportunities and maintain accurate CRM records.
• Coordinate closely with post‑fixing and operations teams to ensure efficient voyage execution.
• Support business‑development initiatives and achieve agreed commercial and financial targets.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in dry bulk chartering, shipbroking or commercial shipping.
• Proven track record of business development and fixture generation.
• Established network among charterers, traders, cargo owners, shipowners or operators.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver measurable results.

Required skills

• Time Charters
• Shipbroking
• Freight Market Dynamics
• Charter Parties
• Laytime & Demurrage
• Voyage Charters
• Vessel Operations
• Commercial Shipping
• Dry Bulk Chartering