Commercial Manager in Hong Kong

Interested candidates please apply on-line at www.seaspancorp.com.  No agency calls please, thanks.

Seaspan Corporation and its subsidiaries; Seaspan Ship Management Ltd., Seaspan Crew Management Ltd., and Seaspan Crew Management India Private Ltd., is the worldwide leader in independent containership management and ownership.  We provide high-quality, modern vessels with best-in-class operations and innovative ship design, and are dedicated to providing an unmatched level of quality and service to our customers. Seaspan Corporation is a publically traded company with its securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:SSW).  More information can be found on our website at www.seaspancorp.com.

Seaspan is seeking a Commercial Manager to join the team in our Hong Kong office. The Commercial Manager supervises daily operations on company-managed vessels and/or charterers. This position ensures operational functionality and performs charter-party requirements set out by owners and customers. This position will provide support to Head Office to ensure full time customer service during the east Asia work day.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Monitors charter party obligations of company vessels
  • Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with charterers while effectively managing risks and business interests
  • Responsible for monitoring vessel, port, and voyage performance KPIs
  • Carries out continual risk assessment of vessel operations for potential loss-situations and recommends and assists with mitigation measures
  • Monitors and assists of masters etc.; may obtain and analyze vessel commercial reports in support of claims etc., including delays or deviations
  • Monitors vessels for potential trading breaches under the charter party and insurance covers; monitors vessel performance through breach transits
  • Assists with compiling factual, timely information and documents relating to commercial claims
  • Demonstrates team work; establishes rapport and maintains effective working relationships within the office and external customers
  • Performs duties in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS); adheres to ISM and company standards
  • Performs other duties as required

Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Containership sector experience is a requirement
  • Minimum three years’ experience in chartering or commercial management
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Must be able to properly analyze situations, mitigate and manage risk, and determine a suitable course of action as part of problem-solving skills

Additional desired qualifications

  • Able to negotiate with and influence others, establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships
  • Have begun or completed the Professional Qualifying Examinations with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) or is a qualified ICS member
  • Mandarin language ability is an asset

Job demands and/or physical requirements

  • Occasional international travel is required and may be on short notice
  • Availability via a mobile device outside of office hours
  • Must maintain a home internet connection

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply on-line at www.seaspancorp.com and complete an application and attach your resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants in advance.  If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our professional recruiters will be in contact with you. No agency calls please, many thanks.