Summary of Job Role:
EA Gibson Shipbrokers is looking to recruit a Broker to work on the Suezmax desk in our London office. For this role you will ideally have 2-3 years’ experience, be motivated and driven to succeed, and have a network of chartering/owning clients.
This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their Broking career and add value to a team.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Work alongside a growing team of brokers to build out the Suexmax desk, extending their client base and identifying and developing new potential business
- Building relationships with clients and providing information both face to face and by phone/email
- Facilitating and executing deals between parties, directly and co broking with teammates
- Gathering data from the market and helping to coordinate information within our bespoke technology system.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to successfully work with challenging and demanding clients with tenacity and a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent customer relationship skills
Personal Attributes:
- Team ethos with ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Positive mentality and approach, proactive and shows initiative
- Personal drive and motivation to accomplish business goals
- Flexible with willingness to learn and develop new skills
Benefits we offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual compensation review (including discretionary bonus)
- Generous pension scheme, with company contributions rising to 12%
- Private Health Insurance with option to add family members
- Discounted gym memberships
- Life Assurance based on 8x base salary
- Flexible working opportunities
The above contains the main outline of duties. However, in an organisation such as E.A Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the remit of the above list of Key Tasks. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Profile will be amended to include this.