# Commercial Manager, Africa — Aesen Group

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Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 70,000 to 120,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-14
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## Description

Key Responsibilities
Mandatory Experience Required:
- Proven experience in the marine/offshore shipping industry, with hands-on commercial and chartering exposure in Africa across different vessel types, including crew boats, DP vessels, barges and other offshore support vessels.
- Strong track record in developing and expanding the African market, including customer acquisition, business development, chartering and commercial negotiations.
- Established network of charterers, shipowners, brokers, offshore operators and other key industry stakeholders.
- The position will be based in Dubai focusing on Africa market.
Commercial & Chartering, Africa
- Develop and execute chartering strategies aligned with business and financial objectives.
- Identify and evaluate market opportunities, cargo requirements, vessel positions and potential fixtures.
- Lead negotiations for voyage, time-charter and other relevant chartering contracts.
- Maximize vessel utilization, freight earnings and overall commercial returns.
- Review and approve commercial terms, ensuring alignment with company risk appetite and delegation of authority.
- Monitor fixture performance, freight rates, market trends and competitor activity.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of charterers, shipowners, brokers and industry stakeholders.
Market Intelligence, Africa
- Monitor global and regional shipping markets, freight rates, supply/demand trends and relevant geopolitical and economic developments.
- Provide regular market intelligence and recommendations to senior management.
- Identify emerging commercial opportunities and potential market risks.
Business Development, Africa
- Develop new customer relationships and expand the company's commercial portfolio.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing key customers and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Support development of new trade routes, cargo segments and commercial opportunities.
- Prepare commercial proposals, tenders and business cases where required.
Financial & Risk Management
- Ensure chartering decisions support revenue, profitability and margin targets.
- Analyze voyage economics, freight profitability, demurrage/despatch and associated commercial costs.
- Identify and mitigate contractual, credit and market risks.
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, Legal and Technical teams to ensure successful execution of fixtures.
Leadership
- Lead, coach and develop the commercial chartering team.
- Establish clear objectives, KPIs and performance expectations.
- Review team performance and provide guidance on complex commercial negotiations.
- Promote compliance with company policies, procedures and governance requirements.

## Requirements

Key Competencies
- Strong chartering and commercial negotiation skills in Africa market.
- Excellent knowledge of dry bulk/shipping markets 
- Strong commercial and financial acumen 
- Market analysis and business development capability 
- Contractual and risk-management knowledge 
- Strong stakeholder and relationship-management skills 
- Leadership and people-management capability 
- Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills 
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make commercially sound decisions 
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. 
- Typically 10–15+ years of relevant experience in shipping, chartering or commercial operations, with significant experience in chartering. 
- Proven track record in negotiating and executing chartering contracts and generating profitable fixtures. 
- Strong established network within the shipping/chartering industry. 
- Experience managing a commercial team is preferred. 
- Strong knowledge of relevant charter-party terms, shipping regulations and commercial practices.

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