Trade Manager

NATSTEEL HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel trading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage export and import operations. This role involves formulating strategies, handling negotiations, ensuring compliance with trade regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business or International Trade and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in trading and export sales.
• In-depth knowledge of shipping, banking, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute sales plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and clients.
• Conduct market research and build relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business or International Trade

Job description

Exports

Overall - To expand Export volume and improve profitability for NSH

• Formulate business strategies and execute sales plan to achieve desired market share, revenue, and profit.
• Identify new opportunities; develop new business and customers in existing and new market segments.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, customer needs, and cultural specifics of target markets.
• Build strong relationships with international clients, distributors, and business partners.
• Handle customer queries, resolve issues, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with overseas customers.
• Manage all sales-related activities including proposal preparation, contract and terms negotiation, cost analysis, coordination with production, shared services, and logistics teams for on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations, including tariffs, import/export restrictions, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure consistent adherence to international clients' pricing policies, promotional offers, and discount structures.
• Build brand recognition in target markets and promote products/services to a broader audience.
• Ensure alignment of export sales strategies with overall company goals.

Imports

Overall - To source for competitive prices for NSH’s requirements

• Gather market intelligence on the price trend and market development such as international pricing, trend, offer prices to Singapore as well as volume secured by local competitors.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and establish long-term relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, pricing, and conditions of purchase with suppliers.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting imports and ensure company policies are adapted accordingly.
• Ensure all imported goods meet the company’s quality standards and comply with local regulations.
• Manage all import-related activities including contract and terms negotiation, cost analysis, coordination with production, shared services, and logistics teams for on-time delivery.
• Establish strong connections and networks with traders and steel mills.
• Source and secure competitive prices for NSH requirements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business or International Trade.
• Minimum 2 years experiences in trading and export sales.
• In dept knowledge of shipping, banking and logistics.
• Strong communication skills, analytical and negotiation skills.