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Commodity Trader

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Executive Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development
  • Sales
    Business Development, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:

Commodity Trader – Shipping

Reports to:

Managing Director

An established 3rd generation multinational shipping family which expanded into cargo operation/chartering in 2011 and with offices in Greece, Argentina, Sri‑Lanka and Hong Kong are looking to hire an experienced commodity trader to be based in the newly opened office in Dubai.

Summary of the Role

The Commodity Trader will play a key role in the company’s international expansion strategy.

Responsibilities
  • Buy and sell commodities (mainly grain feeds such as corn, soya etc and few quantities of feed oil) from customers through a company’s trading department.
  • Place the traded products with established first‑class buyers.
  • Actively make bids to buy and sell commodities on behalf of clients.
  • Advise clients on investment options and market trends.
  • Provide research‑based recommendations to the clients.
  • Build rapport with clients and maintain good relationships with them.
  • Acquire new customers and service existing relationships to achieve set targets.
  • Be responsible for revenue generation as per company benchmarks.
  • Add value to the client and stay ahead of the competition by structuring and implementing innovative deals.
  • Job Requirements
    • Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Commodity Trader within the shipping industry.
    • Sound knowledge of cargo back‑to‑back facilitating/arranging trade between the shipper and the receiver.
    • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture, banking or other social sciences.
    • Willing to be based in Dubai, UAE.
    • Strong management and organizational skills to establish the new Middle Eastern market and to develop and manage the commodities trading portfolio in the region.
    About The Company

    Based in the UAE, we are a boutique consultancy specialising in executive search and recruitment for organisations across the Middle East.

    Our global reach, combined with unrivalled local knowledge and prime location makes us the number one choice for employers looking to fill ‘mission critical’ roles in the region.

    The cornerstone of our business proposition is our complete immersion in the international markets in which we operate, which allows us to provide our clients with absolute attention, professionalism and delivery every time.

    With a track record of success throughout the GCC, we are uniquely positioned to provide a solution to your staffing needs.

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