Manager, Shipping & Agency Services
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Tetra Maritime, a leading Nigerian ship owner and operator, is hiring an experienced maritime professional to lead the global expansion of its agency business. The role focuses on identifying new markets, building client relationships, and growing agency services across key maritime hubs. The position can be based in Nigeria, London, or Athens with extensive international travel.
- Strategic role leading global agency business expansion
- Can be based in Nigeria, London, or Athens
- Extensive international travel expected
- Minimum 10 years' shipping or maritime services experience required
- Focus on business growth, commercial development, and client relationships
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- Required10+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, Shipping Manager, Agency Services ManagerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in LagosThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Manager, Shipping & Agency Services at Tetra Maritime ⏲ Aug 26, 2026, 1:13 PM ⋕ View all Maritime & Shipping jobs Tetra Maritime is a leading Nigerian ship owner and operator, providing comprehensive and tailor-made solutions across the oil and gas supply chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Manager, Shipping & Agency Services Location: Lagos Role Summary: TMS is seeking an experienced maritime professional to lead the global expansion of its agency business. This is a strategic and commercially focused role responsible for identifying new markets, establishing agency operations, developing client relationships, and growing TMS's service offering across key maritime hubs worldwide. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving expansion into new territories, securing agency opportunities with shipowners, charterers, operators, traders, and offshore clients, while building and managing relationships with ports, terminals, local authorities, and strategic partners. This position requires an experienced industry professional with a strong understanding of shipping agency operations, vessel husbandry, port services, and international shipping markets. The role will work closely with senior leadership to execute TMS's growth strategy and establish the company as a leading global agency provider. The role can be based in Nigeria, London, or Athens, with extensive international travel and the expectation of spending significant time across key growth regions as the business expands. Key Responsibilities: Business Growth & Market Expansion: Develop and execute TMS's global agency growth strategy. Expand TMS's network through strategic partnerships, representative offices, and local entities. Build a strong pipeline of agency, husbandry, crew change, logistics, and port service opportunities. Identify opportunities to establish agency operations in new ports, countries, and regions. Develop new business opportunities with shipowners, charterers, operators, offshore contractors, and energy companies. Commercial Development: Lead commercial negotiations with clients and partners. Monitor market trends, competitors, and emerging opportunities. Drive revenue growth across all agency service lines. Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider Union Maritime Group. Prepare proposals, service agreements, agency contracts, and commercial frameworks. Agency Network Management: Support operational teams in resolving complex customer and port-related matters. Establish and oversee agency operations in new locations. Implement best practices and standard operating procedures across the network. Develop relationships with local agents, port authorities, terminals, customs officials, immigration authorities, and service providers. Ensure agency offices operate to the highest levels of service and compliance. Client Relationship Management: Act as a strategic point of contact for major clients. Represent TMS at industry events, conferences, and client meetings globally. Maintain senior relationships with key customers and stakeholders. Promote the TMS brand and strengthen its market presence. Strategic Leadership: Work directly with executive management to identify growth opportunities and expansion priorities. Support recruitment and development of regional agency teams as the business grows. Assist with acquisitions, joint ventures, and new market entry initiatives. Provide regular market intelligence and business development updates. Requirements: Candidate Profile: Essential Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience: within the shipping, maritime services, or port agency sector. Experience: working with shipowners, operators, charterers, traders, offshore contractors, and government stakeholders. Established network of relationships within the shipping industry. Proven track record of developing and growing agency businesses across multiple regions. Strong understanding of vessel agency operations, husbandry services, crew logistics, port services, and vessel turnaround requirements. Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to win and manage business opportunities. Preferred Experience: Experience: establishing new agency offices or entering new markets. Previous leadership experience: within a global shipping agency. Experience: managing multicultural teams and international business operations. Strong knowledge of African, European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Americas shipping markets. Personal Attributes: Highly self-motivated and capable of working independently. Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset. Strong negotiation and commercial skills. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Comfortable travelling extensively and operating across multiple regions. Able to represent TMS credibly with senior industry executives, government officials, and strategic partners. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State