Japanese-speaking Steel Trader

Centre People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading company in London is seeking a motivated Steel Trader to manage the importing and selling of steel products from Asia to Europe. The ideal candidate is fluent in Japanese and English, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary up to £40k plus bonuses, and it requires the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Transportation fee up to zone 4

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Business level fluency in Japanese and English.
• Experience in a Japanese corporate environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Sales and purchase of steel materials.
• Market research to find new opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts with clients.

Skills

Sales and purchase of steel materials

Market research

Negotiating contracts

Customer service

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A Japanese trading company is looking for a motivated and dynamic Steel Trader who can establish and maintain strong relationships with customers while driving business development. This role will be in charge of importing steel products from Asia, and selling them in Europe and the UK. The ideal candidate will have solid trade knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in the steel trading industry. A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Overview

• Ref: MI46806
• TYPE: Permanent, full-time
• WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:45-17:00 (1 hour lunch break)
• SALARY: up to £40k + bonus
• START: ASAP
• LOCATION: London (Zone 1)
• BENEFIT: Transportation fee up to zone4

Steel Trader Main Responsibilities

• Sales and purchase of steel materials
• Market research
• Finding new suppliers and customers
• Negotiating contracts (both internally and with clients)
• Customer service of handling any problems that may arise
• Business trips to continental Europe

Ideal Candidate

• UK Driving Licence
• Knowledge of import & export
• Business level fluency in Japanese & English
• Experience working in a Japanese corporate environment
• Proficiency in PC skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Motivated with a passion to develop their skills
• The ability to learn and adapt quickly to environments and changing markets
• Team player but also able to take the initiative to move on an individual level
• Being able to work under pressure, managing time efficiently and prioritising effectively

Beneficial

• Experience in a similar B2B sales role
• Fluency in another language would be beneficial – Italian, German, or Spanish etc
• Trade-related experience or knowledge of trade

All applicants for the Steel Trader must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.