Westvoorn is seeking a highly experienced senior dry bulk professional to enhance our chartering and commercial activities. This role combines hands-on chartering, business development, and senior commercial guidance.

De rol

• Generate and develop cargo and tonnage opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with shipowners, charterers, operators, and commodity traders.
• Introduce Westvoorn within your existing industry network.
• Evaluate cargoes, vessels, positioning, and voyage economics.
• Negotiate freight and chartering opportunities.
• Convert opportunities into profitable fixtures.
• Identify recurring cargo flows and long-term commercial opportunities.
• Act as a senior commercial sparring partner to management.

Wie we zoeken

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience in international dry bulk chartering, preferably in the Handysize, Supramax, and Ultramax markets. A strong and active dry bulk network is essential.

Ideally, you have:

• Minimum 10 years of international dry bulk chartering experience, with 15+ years strongly preferred.
• A proven commercial and fixture track record.
• An established network of owners, operators, charterers, traders, and brokers.
• Experience with a shipowner, operator, charterer, or commodity trading house.
• Strong commercial judgment and negotiating skills.
• An entrepreneurial and hands-on mentality.

We seek someone who can advise, challenge, and guide us while being commercially active, opening doors, and helping turn opportunities into fixtures. The position is based in Rotterdam with a hybrid work model, requiring regular face-to-face presence in the office.

Westvoorn’s immediate focus is clear: strengthen our commercial network, develop recurring cargo and tonnage relationships, and increase fixture activity. We plan to appoint the right candidate during Q4 2026.

If you are interested, please apply through LinkedIn or send your introduction and CV/profile to info@westvoorn.com.