Peninsula, a leading marine fuel supplier, is looking to expand its team in Dubai by hiring a Bunker Trader. This exciting role presents a unique opportunity to engage in the purchase and sale of marine fuel while fostering long-term, profitable relationships with a portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate should possess trading experience, preferably in the bunker or maritime sector, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Bunker Trader Responsibilities
- Market Engagement: Actively market to both new and existing customers, building and maintaining relationships aimed at increasing inquiries and sales of Peninsula’s marine fuel and services.
- Collaborative Trading: Communicate openly with fellow traders to ensure efficient exchange of market and customer intelligence across the Peninsula Group. This includes supporting international colleagues in managing inbound inquiries from other regional offices.
- Market Analysis & Negotiation: Analyze market conditions and client needs, providing relevant product and price information. This role involves negotiating deals, processing orders, and handling general customer queries related to the sales process.
- Credit Risk Management: Actively manage credit risks by ensuring prompt payment follow-ups, minimizing claim costs, and regularly assessing counterparty financial strength in collaboration with the Credit Team.
- Business Development: Expand Peninsula’s business portfolio by leveraging the company’s global network and ensuring that all sales opportunities are identified and capitalized on.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Language Skills: A business-level proficiency in English is essential. Knowledge of Hindi or Arabic is an advantage.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in the MS Office suite and high computer literacy are crucial for the role.
- Negotiation & Communication: The ideal candidate should be confident, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. They must possess strong persuasive abilities and excel in negotiating effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to listen and respond effectively to customer and supplier queries while solving problems efficiently.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical and strategic thinking are required to understand the broader business context and drive decision-making.
- Self-Motivation: The candidate should be ambitious, self-driven, and committed to ongoing professional development.
This position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their bunkering career while working in the dynamic environment of Dubai.
About Peninsula
Peninsula is a leading provider of marine fuel solutions, committed to advancing the decarbonization of the maritime industry through sustainable options like LNG. Its newly launched subsidiary, Hercules Tanker Management, will operate an LNG bunkering vessel, further strengthening Peninsula’s capacity to deliver environmentally responsible marine fuel solutions across the globe.
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