Commercial Manager / Trader | Middle-East | Full-Time

Permanent employee, Full-time · Amsterdam

Job description
Are you passionate about securing international deals, pioneering new markets, and nurturing enduring client relationships in the Middle-East? Do you possess fluent English skills and have a solid background in commercial roles? Nedstar, located in Amsterdam, offers an exciting opportunity for you. We are committed to fostering your talents and providing a platform for personal and professional growth within a stable, rapidly growing company, surrounded by a collaborative and driven team.
About the role and key responsibilities
In the role of Commercial Manager/Trader, you will be instrumental in the procurement and sale of ethanol in the Middle-Eastern market. Your responsibilities will include devising a specialized budget and market strategy, actively pursuing new sales opportunities, and driving growth across various Middle-Eastern markets. A key part of your role is to establish and maintain positive business relationships with ethanol suppliers, customers, and partners in the region. You'll join a team of supportive commercial managers to discuss opportunities, confront challenges, and brainstorm ideas. With the backing of our excellent logistics team, you'll optimize Nedstar’s activities in your target market. Based in Amsterdam, you'll be expected to travel 20-30% of the time to meet with customers and suppliers in the Middle-East.

Your responsibilities will encompass:
  • Maintaining and strengthening business ties with existing customers and suppliers in your target markets.
  • Identifying and pursuing new leads in the Middle-East and beyond.
  • Contributing to our commercial team's efforts in achieving Nedstar’s commercial targets, enhancing our market position, and exploring new market segments.
  • Collaborating with our logistics team to ensure the efficient delivery of ethanol products to your customers.
Your profile
As a Commercial Manager at Nedstar, you are a visionary thinker and dynamic initiator, always on the lookout for new business opportunities to enhance and expand our market footprint in the Middle-East. You are goal-oriented, ambitious, and committed to exceeding both your own and Nedstar’s objectives. Traveling is a passion, and you thrive in an informal yet dynamic international B2B trade environment. You have excellent social intelligence and communication skills, making you adept at building lasting relationships and successfully closing deals.
What we are looking for
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree.
  • Proficiency in English, with Arabic or other regional languages being an advantage.
  • Relevant prior experience in a commercial setting.
  • Strong skills in numeracy and abstract thinking.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Analytical, meticulous, and precise.
  • Adaptable and personable, capable of forging and maintaining long-term relationships.
  • Team-oriented mindset.
What is in it for you?
  • Diverse developmental and learning opportunities, including language courses, training, and coaching.
  • A competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, reflecting our commitment to valuing our team members.
  • Experienced and enthusiastic colleagues ready to support and guide you.
  • An open, friendly, and enjoyable company culture.
  • Regular team activities, including boat trips, padel tournaments, and annual company trips.
  • Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Interested?
Send your CV and a cover letter to alessia@nedstar.com. We are eager to consider you as a potential addition to our team!
About us
As Nedstar broadens its horizons in the global commodities market, our goal is to solidify our commercial position. Founded in 2018, we are a wholesaler and distributor of ethanol related products catering to diverse sectors such as food and beverage, pharma, cosmetics electronics and other industries. Our strong commitment to quality, service, and sustainability distinguishes us from the rest. With a strong presence in emerging markets and an expanding reach in Africa, Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia, our vision is constantly scaling. Our team, located in the heart of Amsterdam, is dynamic, motivated, and multilingual, together speaking seven languages.
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