Key Skills
Job Description
Riverlake’s core business is strategically focused on three key areas. We are a leading provider of maritime Brokerage services, and we specialize in the development of Storage terminals for oil, gas, and renewable products — including associated infrastructure such as jetties and single-point mooring systems. RESPONSIBILITIES — Source and negotiate barge transportation deals. — Build and maintain relationships with owners, charterers, and operators. — Support the preparation and execution of charter parties and contractual agreements. — Monitor market trends and contribute to market reports. — Stay in regular contact with your network of industry contacts. WHAT WE OFFER — Real independence and responsibility from day one. — A flexible environment that genuinely values work-life balance. — Clear opportunities for personal and professional growth. — Customer visits and international travel. — A close-knit team with a strong focus on ecological awareness and wellbeing. PROFILE REQUIRED — Degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, or a related field. — Good written and spoken English is required. Dutch is essential for day-to-day communication, while French or German is an advantage. — Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. — Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. — Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. — Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Core Responsibilities
Source and negotiate barge transportation deals, maintain relationships with owners, charterers, and operators, and support the preparation and execution of charter parties and contracts. Monitor market trends, contribute to market reports, and stay in regular contact with industry contacts.
Requirements
A degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, or a related field is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Good written and spoken English and Dutch for day-to-day communication are required; French or German is an advantage, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- Personal and Professional Growth Opportunities
- International Travel
- Ecological Awareness
- Employee Wellbeing
About Riverlake
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 51-200 employees
A specialist group. Independent. Experienced. Global. We operate across two core activities — Broking and Terminal Development — supported by an in-house Research division delivering market intelligence across maritime and engineering markets. Riverlake advises and executes across broking, terminal development, and engineering advisory serving shipowners, trading houses, industrial groups, and energy participants. Broking Riverlake operates across the full breadth of maritime markets, providing shipbroking services to an international client base. Relationships built over years of disciplined execution translate directly into market access and deal quality. Terminal Development The Group originates and develops storage terminal infrastructure, from early-stage investment structuring through to construction, commissioning, and long-term commercial partnerships. Coverage spans both conventional assets and energy transition projects. Research Proprietary data tools and market intelligence capabilities are integrated across teams and client workflows, sharpening decision-making and execution at every stage.