Trader (Dry Bulk Commodities)

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salling Search PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Trader (Dry Bulk Commodities) for an established international trading company. The role focuses on expanding trading activities, managing customer relationships, and driving profitable deals in a global market.

The ideal candidate has experience in dry bulk commodities, physical trading, shipping, or international trade, with strong commercial sense, negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently with regional and global teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in dry bulk commodities, physical trading, shipping, or international trade.
• Strong commercial awareness demonstrated by applying market knowledge to trading activities.
• Good understanding of international trade principles and commercial negotiation techniques.
• Strong communication skills to effectively manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical and proactive approach to work in a fast-paced international trading environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand existing trading activities by managing customer relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Identify and evaluate new commercial and trading opportunities across assigned markets to drive growth.
• Participate in pricing strategies, negotiate terms, and finalize commercial agreements to secure profitable deals.
• Monitor market developments, including supply and demand trends, freight movements, and competitor activities to inform trading decisions.
• Coordinate with operations, shipping, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient trade execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners to foster collaboration and trust.
• Conduct commercial and market analysis to provide actionable insights supporting trading strategies.
• Contribute to regional business growth by identifying and leveraging market opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Independent working

Job description

Salling Search is currently recruiting for a Trader (Dry Bulk Commodities) for an established international trading company based in Singapore.

This role suits a commercially minded professional with experience in commodity trading, dry bulk, shipping or international trade who wants to take on broader trading responsibilities in a global environment, with long-term career development potential.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand existing trading activities by managing customer relationships to enhance business outcomes
• Identify and evaluate new commercial and trading opportunities across assigned markets to drive growth
• Participate in pricing strategies, negotiate terms, and finalize commercial agreements to secure profitable deals
• Monitor market developments, including supply and demand trends, freight movements, and competitor activities to inform trading decisions
• Coordinate with operations, shipping, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient trade execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners to foster collaboration and trust
• Conduct commercial and market analysis to provide actionable insights supporting trading strategies
• Contribute to regional business growth by identifying and leveraging market opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant experience within dry bulk commodities, physical trading, shipping, or international trade
• Strong commercial awareness demonstrated by applying market knowledge to trading activities
• Good understanding of international trade principles and commercial negotiation techniques
• Strong communication skills to effectively manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Analytical and proactive approach to work in a fast-paced international trading environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with regional and global stakeholders