Sales Manager

Sales Manager – Commodity Trading & Petrochemicals Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Sales Manager with a strong background in commodity trading and the petrochemical industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in B2B sales, business development, client relationship management, and commercial negotiations within the commodities or petrochemical sectors. This is a senior-level position requiring a commercially driven professional with an established industry network, strong market knowledge, and the ability to develop new business opportunities while managing and expanding existing client relationships. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the company's commodity and petrochemical business. • Identify, develop, and secure new customers and business opportunities across relevant markets. • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements. • Monitor commodity and petrochemical market trends, pricing movements, supply and demand, and competitor activity. • Work closely with trading, operations, logistics, finance, and management teams to ensure successful execution of transactions. • Lead the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects through negotiation, contract closure, and account management. • Prepare sales forecasts, market reports, pipeline updates, and commercial proposals for senior management. • Attend industry conferences, exhibitions, and client meetings to develop new relationships and expand the company's market presence. • Identify opportunities to enter new markets, expand product portfolios, and increase trading volumes and profitability. • Ensure all commercial activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations. Requirements • 8+ years of proven sales and business development experience within commodity trading, petrochemicals, chemicals, energy, or a closely related industry. • Strong understanding of commodity and petrochemical markets, products, pricing structures, and trading practices. • Established network of customers, buyers, distributors, traders, or industry contacts. • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating profitable business. • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills. • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities. • Ability to independently develop business and manage the complete sales process. • Strong analytical and market research skills. • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities. • Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings and business development. • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a senior, commercially minded sales professional who brings both industry expertise and an established network of contacts. They should be confident dealing with senior decision-makers, capable of negotiating high-value transactions, and comfortable working in a fast-paced international trading environment. Experience in petrochemical products, crude oil, polymers, chemicals, base oils, solvents, or other traded commodities would be highly advantageous. What We Offer • Senior-level position with significant responsibility and commercial ownership. • Competitive salary • Opportunity to build and expand an international client portfolio. • Exposure to global commodity and petrochemical markets. • Opportunity to work closely with senior management and trading teams. • International travel and business development opportunities. Show more Show less

8+ years of proven sales and business development experience within commodity trading, petrochemicals, chemicals, energy, or a closely related industry. Strong understanding of commodity and petrochemical markets, products, pricing structures, and trading practices. Established network of customers, buyers, distributors, traders, or industry contacts. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating profitable business. Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities. Ability to independently develop business and manage the complete sales process. Strong analytical and market research skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on new opportunities. Willingness to travel internationally for client meetings and business development.

Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the company's commodity and petrochemical business. Identify, develop, and secure new customers and business opportunities across relevant markets. Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and long-term supply agreements. Monitor commodity and petrochemical market trends, pricing movements, supply and demand, and competitor activity. Work closely with trading, operations, logistics, finance, and management teams to ensure successful execution of transactions. Lead the full sales cycle, from identifying prospects through negotiation, contract closure, and account management. Prepare sales forecasts, market reports, pipeline updates, and commercial proposals for senior management. Attend industry conferences, exhibitions, and client meetings to develop new relationships and expand the company's market presence. Identify opportunities to enter new markets, expand product portfolios, and increase trading volumes and profitability. Ensure all commercial activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.