Monjasa is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Trader to join its growing team in Tokyo, Japan, offering maritime professionals a unique opportunity to help expand the company’s presence in one of Asia’s most important shipping and energy markets.
The role comes as Monjasa continues to strengthen its footprint across the Asia-Pacific region, with the successful candidate becoming part of the company’s relatively new Tokyo office and playing a direct role in developing business opportunities throughout Japan and wider Asian markets. For bunker trading professionals looking to combine international exposure, entrepreneurial responsibility, and relationship-driven business development, the position offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s leading marine fuel suppliers while building a personal customer portfolio in a strategically important region.
About Monjasa
Monjasa is a global partner to the shipping and energy industries and ranks among the world’s top 10 largest marine fuel suppliers. Founded in 2002, the company has grown into a major international bunkering group specializing in marine fuel trading, physical supply, and shipowning activities. Today, Monjasa employs more than 700 traders, seafarers, and maritime specialists representing over 50 nationalities worldwide.
With approximately 30 vessels and 15 offices across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Monjasa supplies marine fuels in more than 800 ports globally. The company’s revenue reached approximately USD 4 billion in 2025, reflecting its continued growth within the international bunkering sector. Monjasa’s business is built around its “Personal Business” philosophy, emphasizing strong relationships, customer focus, and long-term partnerships throughout the maritime supply chain.
The Role: Trader – Tokyo
Monjasa is looking for a proactive and relationship-oriented professional to join its Tokyo trading team and support the company’s continued expansion across Japan and Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day bunker trading activities, including fuel sales, procurement, and logistical coordination aimed at optimizing commercial performance and profitability.
A key focus of the role will be identifying and developing new customer relationships while expanding Monjasa’s market presence in Japan. The position offers significant autonomy and ownership, allowing the successful applicant to contribute directly to business growth and regional strategy.
According to Monjasa, the role provides substantial international exposure, with opportunities to engage with customers, suppliers, and shipping stakeholders across global markets while developing a personal trading portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Portfolio Development: Build and maintain a stable portfolio of shipowners, operators, charterers, and other maritime customers while identifying new business opportunities within Japan and the broader Asian shipping market.
- Bunker Trading Activities: Manage day-to-day trading operations covering bunker fuel sales, procurement activities, and commercial negotiations aimed at delivering value for both customers and the business.
- Relationship Management: Develop strong personal relationships with customers and suppliers while providing specialist advice on bunker fuel solutions and supporting long-term commercial partnerships.
- Logistics & Market Support: Support operational activities by monitoring vessel movements, surveying ports and regional markets, and coordinating bunker fuel deliveries to ensure efficient execution.
- Market Expansion: Investigate new commercial opportunities, emerging markets, and potential growth areas that can contribute to Monjasa’s long-term expansion strategy in Asia.
Candidate Profile
Experience: Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of experience within shipping, maritime commerce, or related industries. While previous bunker industry experience is considered advantageous, Monjasa also welcomes applications from candidates with broader shipping or commercial sales backgrounds who are eager to develop within marine fuel trading.
Commercial & Sales Skills: Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience in sales and business development
- Customer relationship management capabilities
- Commercial negotiation skills
- Strong networking abilities
- Entrepreneurial thinking
Language Requirements: Fluency in both English and Japanese is essential due to the role’s international and domestic customer interactions. Additional proficiency in Asian languages such as Korean or Mandarin will be viewed as a valuable advantage.
Personal Attributes: Monjasa is seeking individuals who are:
- Driven and resilient
- Customer-focused
- Strong relationship builders
- Comfortable working independently and within teams
- Motivated by developing new business opportunities
- Analytical and commercially minded
- Skilled in negotiation and problem-solving
Why Join Monjasa?
- Direct Impact on Business Growth: The successful candidate will play a visible role in expanding Monjasa’s presence in Japan, with the opportunity to influence commercial growth from day one.
- International Exposure: Work with customers, suppliers, and colleagues across global shipping markets while gaining valuable international experience within one of the world’s leading marine fuel suppliers.
- Entrepreneurial Environment: Monjasa encourages initiative, creativity, and commercial ownership, providing employees with the flexibility to develop ideas and pursue opportunities that create value.
- Career Development: The company offers significant learning opportunities within a global trading organization known for developing talent and supporting professional growth.
- Strong Company Culture: Monjasa’s culture is built around the values of Respect, Ambition, Curiosity, and Smile & Joy, creating a collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.
- Diverse Global Team: Employees work alongside colleagues from more than 50 nationalities, reflecting the international nature of the shipping and bunkering industries.
About the Location
Tokyo is one of Asia’s most important maritime, trading, and financial centers, serving as a key gateway to Japan’s shipping, energy, and industrial sectors. As the world’s third-largest economy and home to some of the region’s largest shipping companies, trading houses, and industrial groups, Japan remains a strategically important market for marine fuels and maritime services. For bunker trading professionals, Tokyo offers access to sophisticated shipping customers, major regional trade flows, and growing opportunities linked to Asia’s evolving marine fuel landscape and energy transition initiatives.
How to Apply
Professionals interested in applying for the Trader position in Tokyo are encouraged to submit their applications through Monjasa’s official recruitment platform. The application deadline is 1 July 2026.
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