Trading Manager

About the role

This position calls for a commercially minded, self-starting Trading Manager to create and scale a Consumer Goods Trading Division. The role is centered on building a profitable trading business, opening new markets, and forming strong supplier and distribution relationships that support long-term growth.

This is a company-building opportunity rather than a routine procurement or purchasing role. The emphasis is on strategic trading, market expansion, distribution development, and generating sustainable revenue for the business.

Key responsibilities

• Set up the Consumer Goods Trading Division and shape it from the initial stage.
• Spot promising products, brands, and trade opportunities with strong market potential.
• Build partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and overseas trading counterparts.
• Negotiate exclusive agency rights, distributorship arrangements, and other strategic alliances.
• Create and execute plans for import, export, wholesale, retail, and distribution activities.
• Grow sales channels, dealer networks, and customer relationships across the market.
• Improve revenue, margins, and overall market share through focused trading initiatives.
• Carry out market studies, competitor reviews, and pricing analysis.
• Lead negotiations on commercial terms, pricing models, and supplier contracts.
• Track industry trends, customer demand, and new business opportunities.
• Prepare business plans, revenue projections, and expansion strategies.
• Guide and develop commercial and trading staff to deliver business targets.
• Share performance updates, opportunities, and strategic recommendations with senior leadership.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, or a closely related discipline.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in Consumer Goods Trading, FMCG Distribution, Import & Export, Wholesale, or Commercial Management.
• A proven history of building, expanding, or managing a successful trading operation or product portfolio.
• Hands-on experience in agency creation, distributorship management, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong ability to create revenue, secure partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities.
• A well-developed network across manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, and trading partners.
• Exposure to international sourcing, import/export regulations, and commercial trading processes.
• Strong commercial judgment, financial awareness, analytical ability, and negotiation capability.
• An entrepreneurial approach with the ability to build and scale businesses.
• English fluency is mandatory.

Application details

Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected].