Ref: MF47021

Japanese speaking Steel Trader

Sector Sales/Business Development
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location Netherlands - Amsterdam
Salary (Annual) €3,500 - 4,000 / Month
A well-established Japanese trading house is currently looking for a Japanese speaking Steel Trader to join their busy and growing Metal Department in their Amsterdam Branch.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance their career within the company.
Ref: MF47021

TYPE: Full-time 12-month contract to start, potential to extend
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday *Currently, hybrid working style, working in office 3 days a week
SALARY: €3,500- €4,000 per month depending on experience, plus good benefits (travel fee, health insurance)
LOCATION: Amsterdam - the Netherlands

RESPONSIBILITIES:
・ Visiting suppliers & customers worldwide and building good relationships
・ Conducting negotiation on buying and selling activities (e.g. price, specification and delivery conditions)
・ Collaborating with admin for documentation, transport, shipping, and insurance arrangements
・ Exploring new customers, projects in various countries & industries including supply chain establishment
・ Setting up new credit line by analysing financial reports
・ Monitoring market trends, industrial index, price movement to seek business opportunities worldwide
・ Resolving claims and complaints with a technical & commercial approach
・ Attending internal & external visitors including arrangement of transportation and accommodations
・ Understanding the team’s sales targets and setting up your own goals
・ Daily reporting to manager

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
・ Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience (experience at a Japanese company is a plus)
・ Conversational level of Japanese
・ Business-level English
・ Right to work in the Netherlands (e.g. EU nationality or Dutch work permit)
・ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
・ Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
・ Strong interpersonal communication skills with a customer-oriented mindset
・ Highly organized with excellent time management skills
・ Ability to work cooperatively with employees, management, and stakeholders at all levels
・ EU driving license (for business trips)
・ Prior experience in a Sales / Trader role is preferred

Preferred Skills
・ Additional language skills (especially Dutch or German)
・ Experience in international trading, with knowledge of trade terms

** All applicants must have the right to work in the Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 50 days ago
Ref: MF47021