Paper & Board Trader - Middle East

VIPA Group; Remote; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company is seeking a Paper & Board Trader based in the UAE. The role involves trading paper products, identifying market opportunities, and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience in the Paper and Board industry, be proficient in English, and possess strong B2B sales and communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and exceptional growth potential within a dynamic multinational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Exceptional growth potential

Qualifications

• Experience in the Paper and Board industry (Corrugated Paper or Packaging and Boards).
• Proficient in English.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients.
• Strong communication, B2B sales, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects.
• Availability to travel within the area for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Trading of paper and board products.
• Research and identify new market opportunities.
• Contact potential clients to establish communication.
• Craft business proposals and contracts.
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers.
• Manage customer relationships.
• Follow up on import/export operations.
• Analyse reports to improve performance.

Skills

Experience in the Paper and Board industry

Proficient in English

Strong communication skills

B2B sales skills

Presentation skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise

Job description

We are looking to hire a

Paper & Board Trader

Remote - Based in the UAE| Ref: UAE - 0126

About VIPA

VIPA is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a leading position in the paper, global recycling and recovered material trading sectors. As our business in the Middle East Area is growing, we want to expand our team and wish to employ a junior professional for our Paper & Board Division. The position can be based in any UAE state - business travel in the area is required.

Why VIPA?

For us, each and every team member is special and important, and this is the reason why we invest in education, training, personal and professional growth. We offer great working conditions in a multinational environment, in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Trading of paper and board products
• Research and identify new market opportunities in local markets
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish communication and set up meetings
• Crafting business proposals and contracts to draw in more revenue from clients
• Negotiating with clients and suppliers to secure the most attractive prices
• Managing customer relationships
• Following up on the import/export operations
• Analyse sales, marketing, finance, and other reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth

The ideal candidate

• Experience in the Paper and Board industry (Corrugated Paper or Packaging and Boards)
• Proficient in English
• Ability to develop relationships with current and potential clients
• Strong communication, B2B sales and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
• Availability to travel within the area for meetings with current and potential clients

The company offers

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Bonus scheme
• Exceptional growth potential in a company with a solid financial background and ambition for great things!

Only local candidates will be considered. No relocation offered