Coal Trader - China, Location: Guangzhou
We are currently working with a leading trading house who is looking to add on a coal trader to the team. This individual will represent the company in China market and help to grow the brand. Key responsibilities will include marketing, sales and business development of coal supplied to China.
Responsibilities: (Includes but not limited to)
* Marketing, Sales & Business development of coal supplied to China to realize annual budgeted targets.
* Originating enquiries, ensuring sale and managing the deal till settlement. Ensuring buyer performance under contract and management of operational risk.
* Interacting with customers with emphasis on developing new business as well as coordinating on day-to-day basis with internal stakeholders.
* Coordination for smooth running of the delivery process
* Understanding of commercial aspects of Tenders, contracts and ability to highlight and summarize the key terms
* Analyzing and forecasting market trends. Responsible for preparing market updates periodically & client visit reports.
* Coordinating & interacting with agents, port authorities, shipping cos, inspection agencies. Gather and share Market intelligence & Competitor information on regular basis.
* In due course, prepare to manage import and local distribution business.
* Be actively involved in annual budgeting exercise, setting of customer-wise targets, strategy setting and take ownership of own customers
Requirements:
* Min Bachelor Degree in marketing or related discipline
* Be willing to be based in Guangzhou, China
* Min 5-8 years of coal trading and sales experience
* Proficient in Microsoft Office & presentation skills.
* Mandarin speaking along with proficiency in English (written & spoken) for internal communication
* Strong network in the Coal industry in China
* Track record of have done deals in coal sales with gencos & end users, preferably with a ready transferable customer base
If the above role interests you directly, please send an application through for consideration.