Charter Broker: FGI in Fort Lauderdale

FGI is currently seeking a Charter Broker for its Fort Lauderdale office . The position is full-time and calls for an ambitious, experienced yacht professional. The role belongs to the yacht charter side of marine sales, where brokers match clients with vessels, cruising plans, and transaction services. FGI supports its brokers with digital marketing, intelligence tools, and a responsive marketing team.

Strong U.S. boat-show attendance forms part of FGI's sales support. Fort Lauderdale is the listed base for the role, and FGI is the company hiring. A yacht broker builds trust through accurate information, clear communication, and careful handling of client interests. The Fort Lauderdale charter role calls for experience that can carry a client conversation through a charter decision.

Altea Llakmani is the contact for more information and applications. The listed phone number is .

A charter broker matches a client brief with available yachts, destinations, dates, crew arrangements, and onboard services. The role requires translating preferences into a workable shortlist while keeping the commercial terms clear.

Client work continues through contracts, negotiations, payment milestones, and itinerary changes. A broker also coordinates with owners, central agencies, captains, and service providers when a charter moves toward confirmation.

Yacht brokerage depends on accurate vessel information and clear disclosure. Brokers protect client interests, disclose conflicts and compensation, put financial commitments in writing, and recommend an independent qualified marine surveyor before completing a brokerage transaction under the IYBA bylaws .

Accurate records preserve the agreed itinerary and the responsibilities of each party. Charter brokers protect client confidentiality and maintain professional conduct under the CYBA code of ethics while handling private travel preferences, budgets, and timing.

FGI provides a digital marketing focus, a versatile website, and intelligence tools to support its yacht brokers. A responsive marketing team provides the commercial support around client development.

FGI attends major U.S. boat shows as part of its sales activity. The company identifies boat-show participation as a regular part of its support for yacht brokers.

Yacht broker work requires market knowledge, negotiation, documentation, and timely communication. A broker must also understand when a legal or technical question belongs with counsel, a surveyor, or another qualified specialist.

A yacht broker develops knowledge of vessel types, regulations, technology, negotiation, and communication through continuing study described in the YBAA broker responsibility guide . Charter broker education also includes continuing study of industry practices and client-service standards.

Charter work often crosses jurisdictions because yachts, owners, and clients may operate in different places. Clear records keep each party's responsibilities aligned when a transaction involves separate legal, operational, or payment requirements.

Coordination remains part of the work after a client selects a yacht. A broker keeps the service team, owner, and client working from the same confirmed terms as the charter moves toward completion.