Case Study: Senior Chartering Manager – Permanent Recruitment for a Dry Bulk Shipping Company
Job title of Permanent Recruitment: Senior Chartering Manager
Recruitment Type: Exclusive Permanent Recruitment
Business Type: Dry Bulk Shipping Company
Location: Singapore
Key Stakeholders: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Project Manager and Human Resources
Faststream Recruitment Representative:Sasha Josri, Team Leader - Asia-Pacific, Faststream Recruitment
When a dry bulk shipping company headquartered in Singapore needed to hire a Senior Chartering Manager, they turned to Faststream Recruitment. The business, operating a fleet of geared and gearless bulk carriers, was looking to expand its commercial strength across Asia-Pacific, a region where cargo connections and clip deal experience are essential for success.
Faststream was brought on to lead an exclusive search, tasked with delivering a commercially sharp, culturally aligned candidate who could hit the ground running and contribute to the company’s continued growth.
The Challenge
This wasn’t a straightforward hire. The client needed a Chartering professional with proven experience in clip deals within the Handysize and Supramax segments, a niche and competitive skillset. While technical ability was critical, cultural fit was equally important. The candidate needed to bring the right energy, maturity, and entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in a lean, agile team environment.
Compounding this, the role was time-sensitive, and the internal hiring team lacked the resources to conduct a deep and targeted search on their own.
Our Solution
We began with a detailed consultation to understand the client’s commercial goals, team structure, and the unique qualities they sought in the ideal hire. From there, we launched a focused search strategy, mapping the market across both shipowners and operators in the Asia-Pacific region.
Our approach wasn’t just about identifying candidates with the right CVs. We took the time to deeply assess commercial acumen, technical experience, and crucially, cultural alignment. Every shortlisted individual was evaluated not just for what they could do, but also how they would fit and thrive within the team.
We managed the entire process from initial outreach to final offer, including interview coordination, prompt feedback loops, and smooth negotiation handling. Post-offer, we also supported preboarding and onboarding to ensure a seamless transition for the candidate and the client.
Regular check-ins and transparent communication throughout meant we could stay agile, adjusting the search based on live feedback and evolving requirements. This collaborative approach was key in delivering a result that exceeded expectations.
The Result
By partnering with Faststream, the client significantly reduced their time-to-hire and minimised disruption to their commercial operations.
We successfully placed a high-calibre candidate from a globally recognised shipowning/operator business, someone who brought:
Over a decade of relevant chartering experience
Deep cargo connections in the Asia-Pacific market
A strong track record of clip deal execution
The entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in a lean, ambitious team
The new hire is now playing a central role in expanding the company’s commercial capabilities and transferring best practices into the business, enhancing overall efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term positioning.
This successful placement reflects Faststream’s strategic approach to recruitment. Delivering a hire who will be a long-term asset to the business. With every search, we help our clients stay competitive, grow smarter, and lead with confidence in the global maritime market.
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