Yacht Manager – (USA)

Yacht Manager – Permanent – Florida, USA – Competitive salary plus benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading yacht management company based in Ft Lauderdale, FL

We are seeking a qualified Yacht Manager demonstrating significant experience and knowledge of the yachting industry.

This position involves working to ensure resources are in place for the smooth and safe operation of a fleet of vessels. Areas of responsibility include safety and compliance administration, technical and emergency support, crew management, financial administration and shore side support. The Yacht Manager is the central point of contact for all vessel operations and is responsible for regular reporting to the owner.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain ships documents, keep certificates and records on file and up-to-date, upload and download accounts, photos, forms and certificates.
• Coordinate all captain and crew employment procedures; assist with crew selection verify documents, coordinate employment contracts, insurance and travel logistics.
• Coordinate with Yacht Accountant to monitor monthly budgets and communicate/anticipate overages, purchasing and spending thresholds, VAT, invoices and payments, client funds and funds requests.
• Assure good flow of communication between yacht and other departments including Accounting, Technical, Compliance and Charter.
• Assist with technical support, ISM meetings, internal audits, SSP reviews and manuals
• Coordinate insurance, vendor service contracts.
• Provide shore support and assistance to yacht as needed; problem solving and decision making with an awareness of possible consequences.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years industry specific experience required. Experience in a similar role would be ideal or relevant sea -going experience in a senior position.
• Practical knowledge of yacht operational standards and procedures; familiarity with ISM and ISPS implementation a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal required to liaise confidently and professionally with colleagues, clients, captains and crew.
• Familiarity with financial statements and reporting.
• Ability to multi-task.
• English is the base language, French and other languages a plus.

This is a full time, permanent position with shore-based salary appropriate to qualifications and experience. Must be legal to work in the U.S.

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