Chartering Manager

Agroprosperis is hiring a Chartering Manager in Nicosia, Cyprus. The role focuses on Time Charter operations and commercial voyage management. Agroprosperis is developing a business model based on operating chartered-in tonnage: securing vessels on Time Charter (TC/TCT) terms for home cargo, with a gradual expansion into third-party cargo.

🔹 Charter-In — Primary Focus

• •Search, select, negotiate and fix vessels on Time Charter terms for home cargo requirements.
• •Negotiate hire rates, periods, options and charter terms with shipowners.
• •Build and maintain a strong pool of available tonnage and long-term relationships with owners.
• •Ensure optimal voyage profitability and commercial balance.

🔹 Charter-Out

• •Source cargoes for chartered-in vessels — initially home cargo, with further expansion into third-party cargo.
• •Negotiate freight rates, routes, laycan and chartering terms.
• •Execute and supervise contracts, including fixture and post-fixture activities.
• •Develop relationships with clients, traders, forwarders and brokers.
• •Monitor freight markets, rate trends, regional dynamics and the competitive landscape.

🔹 Commercial Voyage Management

• •Plan commercial voyage parameters, including routes, schedules, costs and margins.
• •Ensure compliance with the commercial terms of charter parties.
• •Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager responsible for operational execution.
• •Analyze voyage results and prepare P&L for the business line.

• •Minimum 3 years of experience in chartering or maritime transportation.
• •Strong understanding of Time Charter and Voyage Charter markets.
• •Excellent negotiation skills and ability to manage commercial risks.
• •Strong command of English.
• •Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with shipowners, brokers and clients.
• •Commercial mindset and strong understanding of voyage economics.