Commercial Director Chartering

Description

Who are we?

Founded in 2005, Jifmar Group has established itself as a key player in the maritime services industry. Present across three continents with more than 850 employees, we provide turnkey solutions in a wide range of sectors, including offshore renewable energy, oil & gas, defense, and subsea inspection.

Our strength? An entrepreneurial mindset, state-of-the-art equipment, and a dynamic, passionate team.

Why join us?

Joining Jifmar means becoming part of an innovative and fast-growing company, where every employee actively contributes to the success of large-scale maritime projects.

We offer a rewarding experience within a dynamic team, in a stimulating and international environment.

Mission

As Commercial Director, you define and execute Jifmar’s global chartering and market development strategy. You report to executive management, operate at group level, are part of the management team in the Netherlands and lead an international sales team of four.

Key Responsibilities :

In this context, you carry integral responsibility for commercial performance, contract governance and further professionalisation of the chartering function.

Your principal responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for global chartering performance, including revenue, margin and utilisation targets;
• Development and execution of the global chartering and market development strategy;
• Leadership of complex tender processes and negotiation of spot, short- and long-term charter agreements;
• Ownership of pricing strategy and BIMCO-based contract structures;
• Alignment of commercial commitments with Operations, Technical, Crewing, Finance and Legal;
• Strengthening of risk assessment and contract governance in multi-jurisdictional projects;
• Building and maintaining strategic client and broker relationships worldwide;
• Representing Jifmar at industry level and with key international stakeholders.

More informations :

Location: Den Helder

Salary: Based on experience

Profile

Experience & knowledge

• You hold a relevant degree in Maritime Studies, Engineering or Business.
• You bring extensive international experience in chartering, commercial management or business
• development within the maritime sector, with a strong track record in complex charter agreements and
• profitable growth in cyclical markets.
• You possess strong knowledge of maritime markets, contract structures and BIMCO frameworks, as well
• as margin management and multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.
• You understand contract governance, risk allocation and the implications of fleet deployment decisions in
• project-driven environments.

Skills & personality

• You are strategically and analytically strong and capable of defining direction without losing sight of
• operational realities. Connecting long-term market positioning with short-term execution.
• You are entrepreneurial by nature and focused on expanding and strengthening the business.
• You combine commercial ambition with risk awareness.
• You demonstrate natural leadership organisational sensitivity and strong integrity.
• You do not avoid tension when required in the interest of the business.

For further information and/or to apply: mieke@endeblauw.com