Chartering · Edinburgh
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