About the Traineeship
EXMAR’s Navigator Program (ENP) is a 2-year rotational and cross-department program, specifically designed for high-potential early-career professionals who want to develop a broad organizational understanding and build foundational skills to support their long-term career growth within EXMAR.
Over the course of two years, you’ll dive deep into the heart of EXMAR’s business:
- Shipmanagement
- Learn what it takes to run an asset from bow to stern; collaborate across departments, dive into the world of maritime asset management and gain hands-on exposure onboard a vessel or in drydock.
- Shipping Operations & Chartering
- Step into the heart of shipping by immersing yourself in the chartering business; learn all about charter parties, dive into economic and strategic drivers shaping the shipping market and become actively involved in operating 1-2 ships.
- Infrastructure & Technical
- Support major Infrastructure projects and gain hands-on experience in commercial processes from tendering to contract management, reporting and follow-up. Trainees with a technical Engineering background can participate in technical project management by actively supporting a Project Manager and contributing to key technical project activities.
- Supporting Services – Finance, Legal & HR
- Actively support key financial processes, participate in legal operations by assisting with contract management and learning all about compliance and corporate governance, and gain comprehensive insight into the entire employee lifecycle – from onboarding to performance management and ongoing development.
Trainee Profile
We’re looking for motivated and ambitious early-career professionals who are ready to broaden their horizons, embrace new challenges, and grow within EXMAR:
- Foundation profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent; strong academic foundation
- 23 to 30-year-olds with early career experience in diverse backgrounds
- Strong business interest and affinity for our sector and operations
- Fluent in English; Dutch or French is an advantage
- Competencies & mindset
- High-potential profile: strong learning agility for accelerated development
- Global perspective: Open to work across geographies; thrives in diverse and international environments
- Leadership potential: Shows capability to grow into leadership roles
- Core competencies: Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, critical thinking, proactive & goal-oriented approach, innovative thinker, strong work ethic
What’s in it for you?
At EXMAR you operate in a very international, dynamic and, innovative environment. With us each working day looks different. We offer a competitive salary, supplemented with a nice package of fringe benefits.
You’ll participate in real business projects, build a strong network of peers, mentors and leaders, and be supported throughout your journey with training opportunities, daily coaching and executive mentorship.
Our unique approach is designed to foster innovation, broaden international collaboration, and sustain EXMAR’s identity by empowering you to become a true ambassador of EXMAR’s values and way of working.
Convinced?
Ready to launch your career with EXMAR? If you’re up for this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Follow the five steps below and show us why you’re the perfect fit to join the EXMAR Navigator Program.
- Step 1 | Show your motivation
- Submit your resume, motivation letter and a 1-minute video to hrprojects@exmar.be pitching why you want to join the program
- Step 2 | First impressions
- Connect with HR in a brief video call to discuss your background, motivation and answer key questions
- Step 3 | Unlock your potential
- Complete the Predictive Index assessment to give us insight into your preferred working style and learning ability
- Step 4 | Dive Into EXMAR
- Take part in a half-day at the office, work on a business case and present your ideas to a program mentor and HR
- Step 5 | Meet Leadership
- Conclude the process with conversations with two EXCO members – your chance to make a lasting impression