Business Developer

Puma Energy; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 2,294,630 - 3,671,408; Full time

Job summary

Puma Energy is seeking a Business Developer based in Istanbul to originate and grow commercial opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between local relationships and Geneva trading desks.

This role requires a minimum of 4 years in commodities or metals, fluency in Turkish and English, and a proactive approach to business development across cultures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in commodities, metals, mining, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of international trade, logistics, and supply chain.
• Fluency in Turkish — native or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties.
• Act as the primary liaison between local market relationships and Geneva Refined Metals desks.
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and execution alongside traders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Fluent in Turkish

Fluent in English

Job description

Main Purpose

Based in Istanbul, this role supports Trafigura's Geneva-based Refined Metals trading desks. The Business Developer will originate and grow commercial opportunities across Turkey and the surrounding region, acting as the primary bridge between local counterparties and the Geneva trading desks.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and develop business opportunities with Turkish and regional counterparties
• Act as the primary liaison between local market relationships and the Geneva Refined Metals desks
• Support deal structuring, contract negotiations, and execution alongside experienced traders
• Coordinate with internal operations, logistics, trade finance, and contract administration teams
• Provide regular market intelligence and counterparty insights to Geneva desk heads

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in commodities, metals, mining, or a related commercial field
• Working knowledge of international trade, logistics, and supply chain
• Fluent in Turkish — native or equivalent
• Fluent English — excellent oral and written skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in or exposure to base metals trading
• Familiarity with trade finance instruments, contract administration
• Additional experience in the Turkish metals and mining industry

Attributes for Success

• Commercially curious and proactive self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior counterparties and internal stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working across cultures and time zones
• Willingness to travel within Turkey and internationally

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.