Assistant Trader/ Apprentice, Trading

Job Purpose: Support the Trading Section in admin and research and assist to source new business opportunities with the goal of achieving increase in business profitability.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist to develop customer base and identify new business prospects and potential partners.

• Execute trades in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures; and prepare costing

sheets for these trades.

• Prepare and arrange for signing of sales and purchase contracts.

• Conduct market/ industry research and analysis and propose trade ideas.

• Assist in the review of risk management, cost control, sourcing, and product diversification.

• Maintain rapport with suppliers and buyers.

• Liaise with the Operations Section on shipment matters.

• Monitor payments due from buyers and follow up on accounts receivables.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of trade transactions.

• Record, pack, and store inventory samples.

• Perform budgeting and prepare management reports.

• Participate in the entertainment of associates and other relationship building activities.

• Assist Reporting Manager/ Team Lead to coordinate admin matters, such as leave, overseas

work trips, and meetings.

• Assist in the development of knowledge-management database.

• Travel overseas for purposes including seeking new business opportunities and attending

conferences, when required.

• Carry out any other duties needed to achieve organisational and team goals.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Foreign Trade, or Business Administration.

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in Import-Export or Business.

• Language: Good communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

• Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and bargaining skills.

• Gender and Age: Female, 25-30 years old.

Benefits:

• Salary: Negotiable.

• Insurance: Social insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance according to labor law.

• Work Environment: Professional working environment with opportunities for promotion