At Eastern Pacific Shipping, our Commercial team plays a central role in how we manage and grow our fleet. As an Assistant Manager in our Sale & Purchase team, you will be at the heart of that work - analyzing market conditions, evaluating fleet optimisation opportunities, and helping translate market intelligence into sound decisions for our owners and business partners. If you have a solid grounding in the shipping industry and a sharp commercial instinct, this is a role where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the commercial value of vessels under EPS management against prevailing market asset values, and prepare reports on fleet optimisation options including second-hand sales and purchases, newbuilding orders, and period charter arrangements
- Develop and negotiate sale and purchase contracts and charter agreements under the Commercial Director's authority and instructions
- Provide timely advice on commercial matters affecting operations and risk exposure
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with brokers and potential counterparts in the market
- Support the preparation of marketing plan inputs across all shipping segments under EPS management
- Develop and implement on-the-job training plans for Commercial Executives and Trainees
- Ensure team members are well informed of and aligned with the Company's values and operating procedures
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in the shipping industry
- Good knowledge of the sale and purchase market and its working dynamics
- Solid understanding of the commercial terms governing sale and purchase transactions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
- Strong negotiation skills
EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING PTE. LTD.
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. is an international ship management company headquartered in Singapore. Eastern Pacific specializes in managing Capesize, Supramax, Handymax and Handysize Bulk Carriers, Crude Tankers, Product Tankers, Chemical Tankers, LPG Tankers, Container Ships and Pure Car (Truck) Carriers. Eastern Pacific offers a complete package of management services, from the building and purchase of a vessel through to crewing, operating, maintenance, repair, insurance and legal services and assisting the owners in finding employment for their vessels. Eastern Pacific is committed to providing the highest levels of customer satisfaction to our customers with particular emphasis on the safety of the ship, the cargo, the crew and the environment.