Faststream Recruitment is working with a leading international shipyard representation firm to identify an experienced and driven Shipyard Repair & Conversions Broker to join their growing Athens team.
This is a key commercial position focused on developing relationships with ship owners and managers across the region, promoting high-quality repair and conversion facilities, and securing new business opportunities.
Main Responsibilities Client Development & Representation
- Act as the primary point of contact for ship repair and conversion enquiries from shipowners and managers.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with clients across Greece and surrounding regions.
- Represent partner shipyards by showcasing their capabilities, services, and competitive advantages.
- Attend client meetings, industry exhibitions, and networking events to expand market reach.
- Manage the full cycle of repair and conversion enquiries, from initial lead to project confirmation.
- Review and assess technical specifications and budgets, with internal technical support when required.
- Ensure effective communication between clients and shipyard partners to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes.
- Maintain accurate tracking and follow-up of all active and prospective projects.
- Identify market trends and opportunities for business expansion.
- Support the promotion of the company’s wider maritime services portfolio.
- Contribute to strategic discussions around client development and service positioning.
We are seeking a confident, professional, and self-motivated individual who thrives in a client-facing commercial environment. The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A background in the maritime industry, preferably within ship repair, technical services, or commercial representation.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with Greek or international shipowners and managers is highly desirable.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as part of client and shipyard visits.