Beverage Trader

Role overview

SABAI Group is a Dubai-based international trading business focused on food and beverage commodities. The company has recently entered the duty-free segment, with a strong emphasis on branded alcoholic drinks including beer, spirits, and wine. It is looking for a motivated Trader who can drive revenue, strengthen partnerships, and perform well in a fast-moving global environment.

What you will do

• Take ownership of deal pipelines and move opportunities through to closure.
• Develop and sustain relationships with suppliers and buyers across international markets.
• Reach out to prospects through cold calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn to bring new partners on board.
• Negotiate pricing, payment conditions, and delivery arrangements to secure strong outcomes.
• Review cost structures, margin levels, and pricing movements to improve profitability.
• Oversee purchasing and sales activity from start to finish.
• Keep the CRM updated with accurate deal progress and records of all actions taken.
• Resolve post-sale concerns quickly while protecting long-term client relationships.
• Consistently deliver against revenue and profit targets quarter after quarter.

Candidate profile

• 2 to 5 years of experience in import/export trading, sales, business development, or international trade; experience in FMCG or duty-free business is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with figures, including margins, pricing, and payment terms.
• Energetic, proactive, and highly accountable in day-to-day work.
• Strong negotiator with the ability to build trust and secure favourable agreements.
• Professional fluency in English, both spoken and written; other languages are beneficial.
• Well organised, detail-focused, and reliable with follow-ups.
• Able to manage several deals at once without losing track of details.
• Good at networking and making a strong impression quickly.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with uncapped commission potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement from anywhere in the world.
• Direct exposure to a rapidly growing global business division.
• Opportunities to attend international trade shows and networking events.

Additional information

This role is designed for a high-performing trader who can contribute to growth through business development, deal management, negotiation, and relationship building. Success in this position will be measured by commercial performance, process ownership, and consistent delivery of KPIs.