Sales and Trading Executive (Biofuels)

at  VANCE GROUP LTD

Vance Group Ltd
Vance Group is a diversified and financially strong business group headquartered in Singapore. Our companies are involved in the manufacturing and trading of chemicals and oleochemicals in Malaysia and Singapore. In recent years, Vance Group has been growing rapidly and is looking for dynamic, independent and results-oriented individuals to add to our Sales and Trading team. We want individuals who love to get deals done!
Individuals who generate strong results and add value in Vance Group will be recognized and compensated commensurately. Based in Singapore, the Sales and Trading Executive will be trading with companies from many countries worldwide, gaining valuable experience in dealing with traders from different cultures and backgrounds. Team members who perform well will be given more decision-making, business development and other commercial responsibilities. Given the entrepreneurial environment, there is tremendous scope for growth and opportunities for the ambitious and talented team members.
Location: City Hall Area (Stamford Court)
Title: Sales and Trading Executive (Biofuels)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting sales targets for the Company’s products
• New business development and driving sales growth
• Assist in generating and executing trading ideas
• Establish new and enhance existing sales channels in various geographical markets
• Maintain regular communications with customers to address customer demands in timely fashion
• Attend to product enquiries and all customer needs
• Assist in developing pricing strategy, giving price quotations, negotiating trade terms and concluding trade contracts
• Follow through on sales contracts including payment collection
• Conduct regular market research and analyses to stay ahead of demand, supply, competitive and pricing trends
• Obtain regulatory approvals and accreditations for products to boost marketability and access new markets
• Work with Production and Logistics departments to coordinate production and delivery/shipment schedule
• Work with Production and Quality Control departments on determining required product specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Chemicals or related discipline
• Preferably with minimum 3-5 years’ experience in sales and trading role within the palm oil, oleochemical, petrochemical, chemical or pharmaceutical industry
• Proficient in MS Office applications especially Excel
• Dynamic, self-motivated and persevering
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates strong sense of initiative with the ability to work independently and as a team player
• Meticulous and takes strong pride in the quality of one’s work
• Results-oriented and able to abide by tight deadlines with a strong sense of responsibility

• Responsible for meeting sales targets for the Company’s products
• New business development and driving sales growth
• Assist in generating and executing trading ideas
• Establish new and enhance existing sales channels in various geographical markets
• Maintain regular communications with customers to address customer demands in timely fashion
• Attend to product enquiries and all customer needs
• Assist in developing pricing strategy, giving price quotations, negotiating trade terms and concluding trade contracts
• Follow through on sales contracts including payment collection
• Conduct regular market research and analyses to stay ahead of demand, supply, competitive and pricing trends
• Obtain regulatory approvals and accreditations for products to boost marketability and access new markets
• Work with Production and Logistics departments to coordinate production and delivery/shipment schedule
• Work with Production and Quality Control departments on determining required product specification