Assistant Trader

LIVEN NUTRIENTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading company based in Singapore is seeking a candidate to understudy the Trading Manager. The role involves market research, document preparation for sales and purchases, and collaboration with the China Office. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, fluency in Mandarin, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Partial work from home

Annual Wage Supplement

Performance bonus

Annual flexible benefits credits

Cosy office environment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills required.
• Must be fluent in Mandarin and able to write in Chinese.
• Attention to detail and business savvy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understudy the Trading Manager on trade strategies.
• Conduct market research and analyze trade ideas.
• Prepare sales and purchase contracts and marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the China Office on trade matters.
• Provide administrative support to the trading team.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Comprehension skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Job description

The Company

Liven Nutrients is an award-winning chemical fertiliser trading company. Headquartered in Singapore, we have a presence in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions. Our team members are passionate about growth, excellence, and collaboration. If you take pride in your work and thrive under pressure, you might be a great match for our team!

The Role (*Please note that this is a non-finance trade role.)

You will begin your journey here by understudying the Trading Manager and understanding the 5W1H of their plans, actions, and techniques for wholesale buying and selling of chemical fertilisers. Over time, you will build knowledge in customer and supplier relations, business and product development, and risk management.

Conduct market/industry research and analysis and propose trade

ideas.

Design and prepare marketing materials.

Prepare sales and purchase contract documents.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trade transactions.

Collaborate with the China Office on various trade matters.

Record, pack, and store inventory samples.

Familiarise yourself with Incoterms as you will need to work closely

with the Operations Team on shipment matters.

Provide administrative support to small team of Traders.

Assist the Trading Manager to coordinate matters such as leave,

overseas work trips, and meetings.

Participate in client entertainment and relationship building.

May be required to travel overseas for conferences.

Carry out any other duties needed to achieve organisational and

team goals.

We are looking for the one who:

Possesses strong analytical, negotiation, comprehension, and

problem-solving skills.

Pays attention to people and details.

Is business savvy

Is able to converse fluently in Mandarin and write in Chinese as

you will need to liaise with the China Office.

Has a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business/Economics/Finance,

from a reputable university. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.

The Benefits

Partial work from home

Annual Wage Supplement

Performance bonus

Annual flexible benefits credits

Cosy office and small and supportive team

Convenient work location: Orchard Road

To Apply

*Please include your recent photo in your resume.