Yacht Manager – Pompano Beach, Florida
US Work Authorisation Essential
An established international yacht management company is seeking an experienced Yacht Manager to join its growing team in Palm Beach, Florida .
This is a senior, client-facing role with responsibility for the operational, commercial and financial management of a portfolio of large yachts. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for Owners, their representatives and Captains, ensuring each yacht is operated safely, efficiently and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
The position would suit an experienced Captain, Chief Engineer or established Yacht Manager looking to bring significant operational knowledge ashore within a highly regarded yacht-management environment.
The Role
You will take ownership of the relationship between the management company, each yacht and its Owner or representative, providing guidance and support across all aspects of yacht operations.
Responsibilities will include:
Acting as the principal point of contact for Owners and Owner representatives across an assigned portfolio of yachts
Supporting and advising Captains to ensure safe, reliable and commercially effective yacht operations
Maintaining strong relationships with Captains, senior crew and wider management teams
Coordinating with corporate service providers, fiscal agents, insurers and specialist advisers
Overseeing the commercial, operational and administrative requirements of each yacht
Monitoring yacht expenditure against agreed budgets and approving expenditure as appropriate
Reviewing significant expenditure to ensure appropriate value and commercial control
Ensuring sufficient funds are maintained to meet anticipated operational liabilities
Reviewing financial reporting and providing appropriate narrative and explanation to Owners
Preparing regular operational reports covering yacht performance, projects and key developments
Working closely with charter, brokerage and other internal teams where required
Supporting refits, maintenance periods, technical projects and other significant operational activity
Identifying and managing operational risks and ensuring appropriate escalation where necessary
Wider Responsibilities
As a senior member of the yacht-management team, you will also:
Participate in the company’s Emergency Response Team , including periods of 24/7 duty cover
Represent the organisation at boat shows, industry events and client meetings
Contribute to the strategic development of yacht-management services
Identify opportunities to develop existing client relationships and introduce additional services
Support business-development activity where appropriate
Travel internationally at short notice when required
About You
You will already have significant experience within large yacht operations or yacht management and be comfortable working directly with Owners, Captains and senior industry professionals.
You will ideally hold one of the following, or an equivalent senior marine qualification:
Master Unlimited CoC
Chief Engineer Unlimited CoC
Master Yachts CoC together with significant command experience
Chief Engineer Y1 with substantial Chief Engineer experience
A degree-level or equivalent professional qualification in a marine discipline combined with significant shipping or yachting experience
Previous demonstrable experience in large yacht management is essential.
Qualifications such as ISM Lead Auditor, Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or Company Security Officer (CSO) would be advantageous.
Personal Profile
You will be:
A confident and highly effective communicator
Tactful and diplomatic when dealing with Owners, Captains and senior stakeholders
Commercially aware with strong financial judgement
Calm and solutions-focused when dealing with operational problems
Highly organised and capable of managing several yachts and competing priorities simultaneously
Comfortable supervising and developing junior…