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Freight Trader - Soft Commodity House

Geneva Permanent View Job Description
You will be responsible for developing and managing freight trading activities across international energy markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing freight exposure, identifying market opportunities and building strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers and trading counterparties.

Added 21/09/2026

  • Join a fast-growing and entrepreneurial trading house
  • Take ownership of freight trading activities within a dynamic environment

About Our Client

For our client, a soft commodity trading firm, we are currently recruiting a Freight Trader.

Job Description

  • Manage freight trading operations and optimise trading strategies.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Negotiate and execute freight contracts with third parties.
  • Monitor the performance of freight operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align trading activities with organisational goals.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports on trading performance and market insights.
  • Stay updated on market developments and adjust strategies accordingly.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Trader - Freight should have:

  • Educational qualifications in a relevant field such as business, economics or logistics.
  • Proficiency in English, with additional language skills being an asset.
  • Experience in freight trading or related activities within the retail sector.
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • A permanent position based in Genève.
  • Opportunities to work within an Agri business trading firm
  • Professional growth in a specialised trading role.



If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we encourage you to apply.

Quote job ref
JN-092026-7107784

Job summary

Job Function
Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Logistics / Distribution Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-092026-7107784

Michael Page is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.