Commercial Trading Manager

About This Role

This role involves leading commercial activities for specific product lines, managing sales and purchase contracts, and driving profitable third-party sales growth. The manager will expand product diversification and ensure efficient trade execution, supporting strategic growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute sales and purchase contracts across assigned product lines
• Collaborate with Operations, Chartering, Legal, Finance, and Strategy teams
• Support import/export entities in implementing strategies and optimizing international seaborne flows
• Manage the portfolio of existing customers and suppliers while prospecting new opportunities
• Monitor and manage trading risks within assigned geography and authority
• Ensure compliance with internal rules, processes, regulations, and standards
• Provide business intelligence and market insights to support strategic decisions
• Promote a culture of safety and adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in trading or related commercial activities
• Knowledge of the building materials industry, commodity trading, and shipping (dry bulk or containerized)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Fluency in at least one additional major international language (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in trading or related commercial activities

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits