Your mission
Manuchar is looking for an ambitious Trader to further develop our Polymers business in West Africa. Based at our headquarters in Antwerp, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of customers across the region. Your focus will be on building long-term partnerships, expanding existing business, and identifying new commercial opportunities within your market.
Working in a truly international environment, you will collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and colleagues worldwide. You will travel regularly to West Africa and occasionally to other regions. If you enjoy combining relationship building, commercial thinking, and international business, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and manage a profitable customer portfolio across West Africa.
- Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Grow existing business by increasing volumes, introducing new products, and identifying opportunities within your customer portfolio.
- Stay informed about market developments, competitors, and new players to identify additional growth opportunities.
- Negotiate and manage international sales and purchase transactions from A to Z.
- Define the commercial strategy for your region and product portfolio.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure excellent customer service and smooth execution of transactions.
- Take a hands-on approach to solving operational challenges.
- Travel regularly to West Africa and occasionally worldwide.
What do you need to be successful in your mission?
- Min. Bachelor's degree with a first commercial experience in an international logistics or commercial environment.
- A genuine passion for international business and building long-term customer relationships.
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Fluent in French and English. Dutch is an asset.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot commercial opportunities and turn them into sustainable business.
- Hands-on, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership.
- Strong intercultural communication skills and willingness to travel frequently.
- Based in Belgium, preferably in the Antwerp region.
What We Offer
At Manuchar, you'll join an entrepreneurial and international company where initiative is valued, decisions are made quickly, and opportunities are created every day. You'll become part of a passionate commercial team with plenty of autonomy to develop your market and build long-term customer relationships.
In return, we offer:
- A challenging international trading role with real commercial ownership.
- A workplace where your ideas, initiative, and ambition truly make a difference.
- Extensive onboarding and continuous learning opportunities.
- A competitive salary complemented by an attractive benefits package, including company car with charging card, hospitalisation insurance, group insurance, outpatient (ambulatory) medical insurance, collective bonus, mobile phone with subscription, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, ...
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.
- Regular international travel and the opportunity to build a global network.
Can't wait to join our team?
Please send your detailed CV and cover letter through our online tool Talent Recruiter.
Questions? Feel free to contact Micheline, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [protected info]
Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin
Manuchar is a leading distributor of chemicals across high-growth markets and actively trades several other commodities like steel, polymers, and many more. Our scale, infrastructure and expertise give you the competitive edge you need. Over 40 years of local presence and growth in over 180 locations in North & Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia prove the value of our end-to-end commercial, supply chain and financing solutions.
Our mission:
"Connecting the World. For Better Lives."