Manager, Marketing Trader

Fuku; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodities trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Manager, Marketing Trader to execute strategies driving volumes and margins in the palm and agri-commodities market. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of relevant experience and exceptional relationship management skills. Responsibilities include identifying growth opportunities and providing market insights. Join a dynamic team and enhance your career in a fast-paced environment focused on impact and sustainability.

Benefits

Fast-paced empowered environment

Global exposure

Contribution to sustainability

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in commodities trading/marketing, ideally palm or agri-commodities.
• Familiarity with palm markets preferred; risk management exposure is an advantage.
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading and marketing strategies to meet volume, margin, and growth targets.
• Build and grow relationships with customers, distributors, and partners.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and negotiate pricing and contract terms.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and supply–demand dynamics.
• Provide timely market insights to support commercial decision-making.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Manager, Marketing Trader

About the Role

• Driving volumes and margins
• Managing key customer relationships
• Identifying growth opportunities
• Providing market intelligence to support trading decisions
• Exposure to risk management concepts is a plus

What You Will Do

• Execute trading and marketing strategies to meet volume, margin, and growth targets
• Build and grow relationships with customers, distributors, and partners
• Identify new commercial opportunities and negotiate pricing and contract terms
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and supply–demand dynamics
• Collaborate with HQ, production, logistics, and marketing teams on go-to-market plans
• Provide timely market insights to support commercial decision-making
• (Good to have) Apply basic risk management concepts such as exposure, hedging, and counterparty assessment

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 8–10 years’ experience in commodities trading/marketing, ideally palm or agri-commodities
• Strong commercial acumen and relationship management skills
• Good analytical, negotiation, and communication abilities
• Familiarity with palm markets preferred; risk management exposure is an advantage

Why Join Apical?

• Growth & Scale: Be part of one of the world’s leading processors and traders of palm and renewable products
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Fast-paced, empowered environment where commercial ideas and initiative are valued
• Global Exposure: Work with diverse markets, customers, and teams across the value chain
• Impact & Sustainability: Contribute to responsible sourcing, decarbonization, and the future of renewable solutions