Commodity trader

Responsibilities:

• Source and purchase commodities from farmers, aggregators, and suppliers at competitive prices
• Identify and develop buyers, both local and export, and close sales deals
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers and customers
• Monitor market prices, demand trends, and seasonal changes, and advise management on trading opportunities
• Ensure commodity quality meets buyer specifications, including inspection, grading, and documentation
• Coordinate logistics, warehousing, transportation, and port or shipping processes where required
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, inventory, and payments
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with farmers, suppliers, and clients
• Travel to farm locations, markets, and client sites as needed
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales and profit targets

Requirements:

• The candidate must have prior experience trading raw and agricultural products, or be currently working as a trader of raw and agricultural products. 
• Proven trading and sales experience
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Good understanding of Nigerian commodity markets, pricing, and supply chains
• Knowledge of export documentation and quality standards is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure
• Willingness to travel as required
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools

Benefits:

• Profit-sharing: a share of profits from the deals you close
• Opportunity for growth as the business expands

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 per month

Work Mode: Full-time, hybrid