Junior Trader - Coal

Wirehire; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic international trading company is seeking a Junior Coal Trader to help expand its trading network. The role involves developing relationships with international buyers, supporting trading activities, and conducting market analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in coal trading, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required; knowledge of Japanese or Korean is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong connections with coal end-users.
• Prior experience in coal trading or sales.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with international buyers.
• Support senior traders in coal transactions.
• Conduct market research and analysis.
• Ensure smooth trading operations.
• Coordinate with logistics and finance teams.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Market analysis

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, International Trade

Job description

As a Junior Coal Trader, you will play a vital role in expanding the company's trading network and ensuring smooth transactions with international buyers. This position is best suited for someone who already has strong connections with coal end-users, and is eager to grow within the global trading industry. You will be actively involved in building client relationships, supporting trading activities, and driving business opportunities in a highly dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain direct relationships with international buyers or end-users, e.g.power plants in Korea and Japan.
• Support senior traders in executing coal sales and purchase transactions, including contract negotiation, pricing, and delivery coordination.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities, track coal demand trends, and monitor competitor activities.
• Ensure smooth end-to-end trading operations, including documentation, shipment scheduling, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinate closely with logistics, finance, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of trade deals.
• Build long-term client trust by providing excellent communication and after-sales support.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, International Trade, or a related field.
• Prior experience in coal trading, sales, or business development, ideally with exposure to power plant clients in Korea or Japan.
• Must have existing buyer or end-user network.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English; proficiency in Japanese or Korean is a strong plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Willing to travel for business trips as needed.