Junior Bunker Trader

<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul>
<li>Actively research, prospect, and develop new customer relationships in the marine fuels market.</li>
<li>Quote, negotiate, and close bunker deals while ensuring commercial margins are protected.</li>
<li>Coordinate bunker deliveries in collaboration with operations teams, understanding vessel and port dynamics.</li>
<li>Monitor oil markets, shipping movements, and competitive landscapes to identify trading opportunities.</li>
<li>Assess and manage operational risks, credit exposures, and delivery execution risks.</li>
<li>Integrate low-carbon and alternative fuel solutions into customer proposals to support sustainability goals.</li>
<li>Maintain compliance with all trading regulations, ethical standards, and internal procedures.</li>
<li>Build and manage a personal sales pipeline while demonstrating commercial instincts and the ability to balance risk and reward in decision-making.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>Skills &amp; Experience:</h2><ul>
<li>At least 2 years’ experience</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree preferred</li>
<li>Background in shipping, energy, commodities, or sales preferred but not mandatory</li>
<li>Fluency in both English and Japanese is required to negotiate commercial terms, execute trades, and manage cross-border stakeholders effectively.</li>
<li>Sales-driven mentality; enjoys prospecting, building business, and closing deals</li>
<li>Resilient and motivated by competition and achievement</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>Fast learner with strong commercial instincts</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability</li>
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