Junior Trader – Ivory Coast – Logistics
| Location | ABIDJAN, Kenya |
| Date Posted | December 10, 2025 |
| Category |
Business Development
Education / Teaching Logistics Management Sales and Marketing |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
- Global commodity trader specialized in building materials across West Africa
- Role will be based in Abidjan, Ivory coast
Our client is an International shipping and trading organization within the Building material sector. Due to an expansion in their business portfolio across West Africa, This opening is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential graduate to build expertise in commodities trading, supply-chain operations, and emerging-markets business development.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Trading Director, Your responsibilities are outlined below:
- Commercial & Trading Support: Responsible for assisting the Trade director in managing the import and export flow of building materials internationally into West Africa
- Preparing commercial agreements, while supporting negotiations with suppliers, logistic partners and freight partners across West Africa
- Supply Chain & Operations: Coordinating sea and land shipments from production plants to port terminals and final destinations
- Liaise with shipping companies, forwarding agents and local transporters
- Market Research & Analysis: Responsible for producing marketing intelligence reports for West Africa (imports, consumption, pricing trends)
- Ability to analyze client portfolios while identifying potential commercial leads
Applying Instructions
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Junior Trader preferably from an International commodity sector covering African markets
Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Management within reputable universities within Europe is preferred
Previous exposure within the logistics and shipping sector is a plus
Excellent fluency in French and English is mandatory
Self-motivated individual with an ability to excel within challenging environments
Willing to travel internationally and relocate to Ivory Coast
What's on Offer
Competitive salary net + benefits