Associate Bunker Trader - UAE

Consortio RG Ltd; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in Dubai is seeking an Associate Marine Fuel Trader to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the purchase and sale of marine fuel, building relationships with customers, and supporting market analysis. Ideal candidates will possess entry-level trading experience, strong communication skills, and a high proficiency in MS Office. This role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced traders within the energy and fuel sector.

Qualifications

• Entry level experience in trading, ideally within the energy & fuel sector or maritime industry.
• Ability to listen and respond effectively to supplier/customer queries and solve problems.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Proactively market to a portfolio of new and existing customers.
• Establish and build relationships to increase enquiries and sales.
• Communicate openly with other traders to maximize the efficient flow of market and customer intelligence.
• Support international colleagues by diligently working on inbound enquiries.
• Analyze and interpret market conditions, negotiate deals, and handle sales administration.
• Control credit risk and assess counterparty financial strength.
• Leverage the Group’s global network to expand business portfolio.

Skills

Business-level English

High level of computer literacy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Analytical and strategic thinking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Associate Marine Fuel Trader to join a dynamic team in Dubai. The successful candidate will engage in the purchase and sale of marine fuel and associated products, fostering profitable and longstanding relationships with a portfolio of counterparties. Opportunity to learn and shadow experience traders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively market to a portfolio of new and existing customers.
• Establish and build relationships to increase enquiries and sales
• Communicate openly with other traders to maximize the efficient flow of market and customer intelligence.
• Support international colleagues by diligently working on inbound enquiries from other regional offices.
• Understand, analyze, and interpret market conditions.Identify counterparty needs, provide product and price information, negotiate deals, and handle sales administration.
• Proactively control credit risk by chasing late payments and minimizing claim costs.
• Regularly assess counterparty financial strength in conjunction with the Credit Team.
• Leverage the Group’s global network to develop and expand the company’s business portfolio.
• Ensure all sales opportunities are identified and maximized.

Requirements:

• Business-level English is essential.
• High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Persuasive and influential, with strong negotiation abilities.
• Ability to listen and respond effectively to supplier/customer queries and solve problems.
• Analytical and strategic thinking, with an understanding of the wider business context.
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and development.

If you are a confident individual with entry level experience in trading, ideally within the energy & fuel sector or maritime industry, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, we would love to hear from you.