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WAKOMAS Chemical Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager – Fertilizer Trading to lead the sales and trading of fertilizer products. The role focuses on managing customer accounts, exploring new business opportunities and driving sustainable sales growth with manufacturers and end-users.
The ideal candidate brings strong commercial acumen, experience in petrochemical or commodity trading, and proven negotiation and relationship-building skills. Willingness to travel locally and internationally is required.
WAKOMAS Chemical Sdn Bhd is a leading provider of petrochemical and industrial chemical products and solutions. With over 30 years of industry experience, we are known for our reliability, and our diverse team of talented professionals work together to deliver exceptional service to our clients and drive the growth of our business.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Manager – Fertilizer Trading to lead the sales and trading of petrochemical products. The role is responsible for managing customer accounts, identifying new business opportunities, monitoring commodity market trends, and driving sustainable sales growth with manufacturers and industrial end-users.
The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial acumen, sound knowledge of petrochemical or commodity trading, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships.
What you'll be doing
Manage and execute fertilizer trading, sales and marketing activities to achieve targeted sales volume, revenue and profitability.
Develop new customers, markets and business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and key industry stakeholders.
Monitor global and regional fertilizer markets, including pricing trends, supply-demand movements, competitor activities and market developments.
Conduct commercial negotiations on pricing, volumes, payment terms and contractual conditions with customers and suppliers.
Manage the execution and performance of sales and purchase contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed commercial terms and international trading practices.
Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics to ensure smooth deal execution, shipment coordination, credit control and timely collection.
Prepare sales forecasts, market intelligence, trading analysis and performance reports to support management decision-making.
Monitor sales performance, margins and profitability and recommend corrective or contingency actions when required.
Represent the Company at relevant industry conferences, exhibitions, customer meetings and networking events.
Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and market information in the CRM system.
Lead, coach and monitor the trading/sales team to achieve agreed KPIs and business objectives.
Develop team capabilities and identify potential successors to support business continuity.
Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate superior.
What we’re looking for
Degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, Chemistry, Agriculture or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in fertilizer, chemical, petrochemical, commodity or international trading.
Strong understanding of trading, pricing, commercial negotiation and market analysis.
Proven ability to develop new customers and generate profitable business.
Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
Able to work in a fast-moving and dynamic international trading environment.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Willing to travel locally and internationally when required.
Why Join Us
At WAKOMAS Chemical Sdn Bhd, we are committed to creating a rewarding and growth-oriented environment for our employees. We offer competitive remuneration, career development opportunities, and the chance to work with an experienced and dynamic industry team.
Lead petrochemical trading and sales by growing customer accounts, developing business opportunities, and driving profitable commercial growth.