Coal Trader

Written By Menar

 

JOB PURPOSE

The company would like to recruit a well-experienced Coal Trader.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor and analyse market trends, pricing and supply/demand dynamics to make informed trading decisions

  • Market penetration – developing new accounts by identifying new customers.

  • Keeping track of global market trends and prepare market intelligence data for effective decision making

  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by timely addressing customer grievances through site inspection, communication issues to suppliers and resolving complaints to maintain good relationships with customers

  • Negotiate, finalise and execute transactions in accordance with the Company’s trade mandate

  • Demonstrated ability to achieve financial targets

  • Drive business growth through strategic planning and execution

  • Create an annual income budget detailing expected volumes, counterparties and margins

  • Proficient in risk management

  • Provide regular reports on trading performance, market conditions and business opportunities to the Executive Management

     

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Relevant qualification in business, finance or a related field

  • MBA would be an added advantage

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, with coal trading experience

  • In-depth knowledge of the coal industry, relating to the market, including product specifics, price drivers, customers, suppliers and logistics

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills

  • Business development mindset

  • The successful applicant will have a strong fundamental knowledge of the commodity market, with a proven track record of managing profitable trading portfolios and an established network within the industry

Menar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. A shortlist will be compiled and selected applications will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.

 

Email comprehensive CV to:  cv@menar.com 

Closing date:                           17 June 2025

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