BUNKER JOBS: Sing Fuels Seeks Trader in Houston

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Thursday September 22, 2022

Global marine fuels trading firm Sing Fuels is seeking to hire a bunker trader or senior bunker trader in Houston.

The company is looking for candidates with a degree or equivalent in shipping and previous experience within an international bunker trading company, it said in a job advertisement on its website on Thursday.

The advertisement lists the following responsibilities and requirements for the role:

  • You will act as a solution provider for your client base arranging global supply solutions with existing and potential clients
  • You are expected to have an existing client base within US market where you sell based on personal relationships and ensure continued patronage from both customers and local suppliers
  • Have a sound understanding of the International Bunker business (Ports / Suppliers / Owners / Charterers / Regulations)
  • Developing new business is a key part of the role and so you will be someone who has a keen interest in the Marine industry and is able to carry out analysis and monitor demands around the world
  • You must continually research the market and look for new opportunities to expand the business by enrolling an action plan
  • You will keep up to date with market and industry changes and trends as well as global regulatory changes 
  • You will regard cold canvassing as a part of your working day, be a goal oriented individual
  • You are a team player with strong ambition and self-drive
  • Daily duties will include active brokering / trading on behalf of clients ensuring optimum rates that benefit both the company and the client
  • You will be required to prepare and process quotations, sales enquiries, sales confirmation, and prepare contracts
  • You will also be required to monitor customers' payments and ensure late payments are chased
  • In the event of any disagreements or claims, you will be required to manage any claims arising and assist with legal actions involving customers or suppliers
  • You may have to work outside of normal working hours and so a degree of flexibility is an advantage
  • You will be managing your own P/L

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