Sales & Marketing Executive - Mandarin speaker

Cemcoa Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemcoa Limited in Dubai is seeking a Mandarin-speaking business development professional to identify and secure new opportunities across global trade routes. You will build relationships with Chinese suppliers, clients, and government trade offices, and lead end-to-end commercial negotiations.

The role requires fluency in Mandarin and English, a degree in Business/International Trade, and proven experience in commodities trading or related sectors, with strong cross-cultural communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in trading commodities in building materials or related sectors.
• Native Mandarin, fluent in English.
• Experience with Dubai-based trading firms or Chinese counterparties.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to lead negotiations and manage key client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new opportunities, partnerships, and client relationships.
• Liaise with Chinese suppliers, clients, and government trade offices.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and growth areas.
• Support end-to-end commercial deal negotiations with legal, finance, and operations.
• Attend trade events to represent the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for onboarding of new clients and partners.
• Prepare business proposals, investment briefs, and pitch presentations.
• Report on pipeline progress, forecasts, and key metrics.

Skills

Mandarin

English fluency

Negotiation

International trade

Market research

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/International Trade/Economics

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping commercial growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities, particularly with Chinese customers and with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders. This role is critical in supporting the company’s strategic expansion across our global trade routes, building and maintaining strong relationships with Chinese suppliers, clients, and industry partners.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of Chinese business culture, fluency in Mandarin and English, and a proven track record of success in international trade, commodities, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and client relationships,
• Act as the primary liaison with Chinese suppliers, clients, and government trade offices.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and potential growth areas.
• Support end-to-end commercial deal negotiations, working with legal, finance, and operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key Chinese industry stakeholders and abroad.
• Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, and networking events to represent the company.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and partners.
• Prepare business proposals, investment briefs, and pitch presentations.
• Report regularly on pipeline progress, forecasts, and key metrics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Economics, or related field
• Experience in trading commodities in the building materials industry such as cement, coal, steel, agriculture, and knowledge of international shipping
• Experience working with Dubai-based trading firms or mainland Chinese counterparties
• Native Mandarin, fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Ability toworkindependently and collaboratively with multinational teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in dynamic business environments
• Ability to lead negotiations, influence decision-makers, and manage high-stakes client relationships
• Strong knowledge of Chinese business culture and market dynamics
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment