Senior Marketing Manager / Trader

Location: Dubai, UAE
Qualification: Any
Nationality: Open
Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory
Experience: 10+ years (Preferred experience in Manganese Ore, Iron Ore, Ferro & Non-Ferro Alloys)
Salary: USD 3,000 – 4,500 per month (based on current CTC)
Reporting To: Managing Director

The Senior Marketing Manager/Trader will be responsible for driving global business development, managing trading activities, and ensuring profitability across transactions. The role requires strong experience in negotiation, deal finalization, and end-to-end trading operations in the metals and minerals sector.

Identify and onboard new customers across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Strengthen relationships with existing customers through regular engagement and understanding of material needs.

Develop a robust supplier network for ores, metals, and alloys to ensure consistent supply.

Independently negotiate, structure, and finalize purchase and sale transactions.

Manage the complete trading cycle—from inquiry, pricing, and documentation to shipment and payment realization.

Take full ownership of P&L for all handled transactions.

Analyze market trends, prices, and competitor activity to maximize margins.

Prepare and present periodic MIS and performance reports for management review.

Work closely with logistics, finance, and accounts teams for seamless shipment execution.

Follow up on outstanding payments to maintain financial discipline.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of sales and purchase contracts as per agreed terms.

Guide and mentor junior marketing/trading staff.

Foster a culture of discipline, accountability, and high performance within the trading team.

Demonstrate strong working knowledge of:

Incoterms 2010/2020

Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and payment instruments

Third-party inspection and quality assurance processes

Containerized and break-bulk logistics

Commodity risk assessment and pricing mechanisms

Strong negotiation and analytical skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Deep understanding of global markets and trading dynamics

Entrepreneurial mindset with independence in handling deals

High integrity, reliability, and organizational commitment