About the Company
Our client is a well-established independent shipbroker working worldwide in Sale & Purchase (S&P) and chartering. They are known for a hands-on, innovative approach and for building long-term client relationships based on honesty, discretion and transparency.
The Role
As a Trainee Broker, you will work alongside both the S&P and Chartering desks and learn every part of the business. You will be client-facing and given real responsibility from day one. The environment is fast-paced, but your development will be structured around your strengths and career goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally by phone and email with clients, vessel owners, charterers and subcontractors
- Build and manage your own specialist vessel niche as a live project
- Represent the company at international conferences, exhibitions and networking events
- Carry out vessel inspections on site around the world
- Research specialist markets, track vessel movements and analyse industry trends
- Support senior brokers with contract negotiations, sale and charter paperwork, and vessel valuations
- Help with marketing campaigns, social media outreach and database management
What They’re Looking For
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Edinburgh, with full right to work in the UK
- A natural people person who can develop relationships
- Commercially driven, adaptable, proactive and a natural networker
- A trustworthy, hardworking team player who wants to contribute early
- Happy to travel internationally for inspections and client meetings
- Graduates and career changers with drive are welcome; no shipping experience required
What’s on Offer
- £20k to £25k basic plus commission and a discretionary performance bonus
- Fully funded study for Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) qualifications
- Extensive international travel
- Face-to-face mentoring in Edinburgh within a fast-growing brokerage
- Pension scheme and a close-knit, supportive team