Chief Representative Officer

Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Asia) Pte Ltd, is searching for a Chief Representative for their Ho Chi Minh City office in Vietnam. The company is a member of Salzgitter AG, Germany, one of the largest steel producers in Europe with an annual output of about 7 million tons. As part of the Steel Trading business unit, Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Asia) Pte Ltd handles all regional steel trade and sourcing of all steel products from the region to worldwide destinations. With the growing production capacity, Vietnam is of vital and strategic importance to the Groups trading activities. The role will be remunerated by a competitive salary in accordance with the candidates experience and skillset.

Job duties and responsibilities:

- Reporting to Managing Director of Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore.

- Representing all Salzgitter Group companies in Vietnam.

- Building and maintaining relationships with steel mills in the country for exports, requesting quotations/offers against enquiries from Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH, Germany; and negotiating on their behalf. Monitoring back office, documentation and communication with Germany and the supplying mills.

- Proactively establishing and promoting new sources for all steel products to overseas Group companies.

- Maintaining existing regional trade and developing import business with new customers with a focus on niche steel products into Vietnam.

- Arranging and accompanying visitors from overseas for mill visits and meetings.

Requirements:

- Minimum 8 years of experience in steel or related commodity trading or logistics, with a proven track record.

- Preferably already having established relationships and experience with Vietnam steel producers and/or customers.

- Fluent in Vietnamese and English is a must, both orally and written. Additional languages such as Chinese or German would be an advantage but not essential.

- Knowledge and experience of international trade and dealing with different cultures.

- Some experience in managing a small team.

- Confident, hands-on and dynamic individual, looking to work in an international environment.