International Sales Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading and executing trading activities for assigned agricultural commodities (e.g., sugar, rice, oil, corn, coffee) in both physical and futures markets. This role includes market development, relationship management, strategic planning, and risk control to maximize profitability while ensuring compliance with the company's trading policies.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Deeply understand about trading products and markets.
Lead and manage trading activities and operations, developing opportunities to extend the group's sourcing of agricultural products
Keep up to date with developments in the global market and react positively and creatively to international economic and political developments;
Understanding of the global supply chain and of the consumption agricultural products; knowledge of the major sources of supplies worldwide, commodities grades and specifications, and markets; also, of the economic dynamics affecting the international movement of commodities.
Formulate and implement the commodities trading policy, business plan and budget
Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, pricing opportunities, and potential trading strategies.
Maintain strong personal relationships at senior level with producers, consumers, processors, shippers and the financial institutions.
Negotiate purchase and sales contracts with suppliers, customers, and counterparties.
Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all support systems; all departments (Trading, Operation, Middle office, Finance) are working the same direction to support trading business and provide constructive ideas
Monitor and evaluate risk and ensure the legality of funds and the safety of goods; Ensure risk parameters are at all time abiding by the risk management policy/framework approved by the management; No credit risk unless agreed by Credit Committee and Management
Assist independently or cooperatively in conducting bank credit, factoring facilities and other trade-related financing works
Understanding of commodities operations including production and processing methods and procedures, stocking and storage, transportation, port facilities, shipping, and financing methods like L/C etc.
Ensure regular reporting to the Management on transactions, financial commitments, and profitability. Retain an overview and ultimately monitor the day-to-day trading activities.
Key qualifications:
Other ad-hoc duties assigned
Good in English
Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
Intermediate to Advanced level on MS Office and experience of CRM, SAP systems is preferable
Excellent written and oral skills
Ability to engage with team, customers, management and sales
Strong analytical skills, including ability to deliver reporting that informs strategic decisions
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Ability in problem solving
Work Location: 63 Cao Thang Str, Ban Co Ward, HCMC.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package.
13th-month salary and performance bonus.
Comprehensive healthcare insurance.
Lunch and phone allowance.
14 days of annual leave.
Training and career development opportunities.
Employee engagement activities.