Trader / Business Developer

• German & English speaker
  
  • Developing client relationships, and executing physical deals

About Our Client

We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Ethanol Trader & Business Developer to expand our client's footprint across the European market.

You will be responsible for identifying trading opportunities, developing client relationships, and executing physical ethanol deals - with a focus on both industrial and fuel-grade applications.

Fluency in English and German is essential to operate effectively across key European markets.

Job Description

• Develop new business opportunities and build a strong client portfolio (industrial users, distributors).

• Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and delivery terms.

• Monitor market trends, regulatory updates and demand dynamics.

• Collaborate with logistics, legal, credit, and risk teams to ensure deal integrity.

• Attend industry events and maintain strong market intelligence.

The Successful Applicant

• Min 3+ years' experience in physical trading

• Fluent in English and German (both oral and written); French is a plus.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong negotiation and business development skills.

• Familiar with trade documentation, logistics, and incoterms.

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or related field.

• Willingness to travel across Europe.

=We can consider business development profiles who have already sold physical products (not services) and who are willing to travel one week per month.

What's on Offer

• Competitive fixed salary + bonus.

• Entrepreneurial role within a dynamic and growing trading house.

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JN-062025-6756203

Job Function

Commodity Trading

Specialisation

Senior Trader

Industry

Financial Services

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-062025-6756203