Navis Consulting

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global yacht management company. We are looking for a Yacht Manager to join a thriving Yacht Management department in Palm Beach, FL. This could suit an experienced deck officer looking to move ashore or an established Yacht Manager looking for a new challenge.

The Yacht Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the owner, captain, crew, vendors, contractors, shipyards, marinas, and other professional advisors. This role requires a hands-on approach, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of yacht operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Own the business and commercial relationship for Yacht Management with the Owner (or their representative): principal point of contact; assess the owner’s requirements and find ways of delivering services; provide guidance as requested.
• Guide and support each yacht Captain to deliver safe, reliable and cost effective yacht operations in accordance with Company standards and with support from other parts of the Yacht Management team.
• Be the principal point of contact for the yachts under their management – mainly Brokers & Charter managers.
• Facilitate arrangements with Corporate Service Providers, Fiscal Agents and Insurers.
• Monitor and influence the financial performance of each yacht against budget: approve expenditure; ensure funds are held to cover anticipated liabilities; approve narrative explanations to accompany periodic reports to the owner; assess the value for money received for major items of expenditure.
• Prepare a monthly operational report on the performance of each yacht for submission to the Owner Manage all aspects of each yachts business, commercial and marine operation
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team. This will include 24/7 duty callout for at least one month per year.
• Be involved in the strategic development of yacht management and the Company’s industry presence Represent the Company at boat shows and other trade events or meetings.
• Identify new business opportunities for yacht management and cross-selling other services. Work with the Business Development Manager to convert these to profit.

Experience Required:

• STCW 11/2 Certificate of Competency (Master Unlimited); or
• STCW 11/2 Certificate of Competency (Master Yachts) together with at least 2 yrs. in command;
• Satisfactory demonstration of proficiency in Large Yacht Management
• Skilled communicator - verbal and written, able to communicate with people at all levels in a wide range of professional and social situations, tactful and diplomatic.
• Proficient with the use of business IT systems, computer and cloud based apps.
• Competent at problem solving.
• Willing to work as a member of a team.
• Effective manager – Maximising use of own time and supervising the work of a nominated Yacht Management Assistants.
• Fluent in spoken and written English is essential. Fluency in other languages desirable.
• Resident within daily commuting distance of the nominated office.
• Able to travel worldwide at immediate notice.

You must have the right to work in the United States to be considered. There is a competitive base salary, bonus & excellent benefits on offer.