Senior / Bunker Trader - UAE

Consortio Recruitment Group; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Marine Fuel Back to Back Trader to drive sales and manage relationships in the marine fuel sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of English, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Responsibilities include negotiating deals, controlling credit risks, and utilizing global networks to expand business. Candidates should be self-motivated with a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English is essential for communication with international clients.
• High level of computer literacy needed for tasks in MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written skills required for effective communication.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Market to new and existing customers to boost sales.
• Build relationships to increase enquiries and sales.
• Communicate with other traders for market intelligence flow.
• Analyze market conditions and negotiate deals.
• Control credit risk and assess counterparty financial strength.
• Expand the business portfolio using the global network.

Skills

Business-level English

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation abilities

Analytical and strategic thinking

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Marine Fuel Back to Back 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. This role requires a risk-aware perspective regarding credit risk and payment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively market to a portfolio of new and existing customers.
• Establish and build relationships to increase enquiries and sales of Peninsula’s products and services.
• 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, analyse, 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 a background in trading, ideally within the bunker sector or maritime industry, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, we would love to hear from you.