Vessel Acquisition Specialist

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zodiac Maritime Full time
About the Role

Zodiac Maritime, a leading international ship operating company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sales Manager to join its team. As a key member of the Sales and Purchase Department, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success in the shipping industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate the sale and purchase of vessels on behalf of the company, including newbuilds, second-hand, and recycling transactions.
  • Negotiate long-term charter arrangements, including bareboat and in/out agreements.
  • Prepare investment cash flow analyses related to potential sales and purchase transactions.
  • Review, determine accuracy, and distribute negotiation recaps and letters of intent.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing transactional documentation, including memoranda of agreement, sales and purchase contracts, and supporting corporate documentation.
  • Arrange the execution of authorized transactional documentation.
Finance and Administration
  • Liaise with the Treasury and Ship Finance Department to ensure strategic planning and forecasting of all sales and purchase payments.
  • Ensure that required arrangements for holding, lodging, and releasing transactional funds are made and confirmed within the required timescales.
  • Accurately calculate final balances, including bunkers, oils, and extras, on the purchase and sale of assets.
  • Process and authorize payment of contract instalments, purchase prices, commissions, and other payments due or due to be received.
Communication and Coordination
  • Report the main terms of transactions to all personnel and principal's representative offices.
  • Distribute copies of contracts to relevant department managers.
  • Update all relevant departments, offices, and masters on authorized transactional terms within the required timescales.
  • Instruct masters, superintendents, and local representatives as necessary.
  • Report confirmation of delivery to all personnel, principal's representative offices, and other authorities as necessary.
Requirements
  • 7-10 years of shipping experience in sales and purchase, with a strong understanding of vessel types, shipbuilding, flag states, classification, and commercial variables.
  • Ability to draft, review, and negotiate sales and purchase contracts.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate and maintain strong relationships with all levels of the business, external legal, commercial, and government entities.
  • High level of analytical skills and strategic thinking ability to support decisions with sound reasoning and judgment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and focus on relevant information.
  • Ability to self-motivate and prioritize conflicting demands against short timelines.
  • Creative and lateral thinker with the ability to use initiative and be proactive.
  • Professionalism and trustworthiness beyond question.
  • Ability to take ownership and hold oneself accountable.
  • Commitment to helping promote and maintain a safe workplace.
  • Advanced knowledge and proven ability in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


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