Japanese-Speaking Steel Trader

Overview

A well-established Japanese trading house is currently looking for a Japanese speaking Steel Trader to join their busy and growing Steel Department in their Amsterdam Branch. This role will require 2-3 years of sales experience.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance their career within the company.

TYPE:  Full-time 12-month contract to start, to become permanent

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 build good relationship

Conducting negotiation on buying and selling activities (e.g. price, specification and delivery conditions)

Collaborating with admin for documentations, 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 trend, industrial index, price movement to seek business opportunities worldwide

Resolving claims and complaints with technical & commercial approach

Attending internal & external visitors including arrangement of transportations and accommodations

Understanding the team’s sales targets and set up your own goals

Daily reporting to manager

Qualifications

Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience (experience at a Japanese company is a plus)

Conversational level of Japanese

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.

Notified candidates who apply may be contacted within a short timeframe; no feedback on individual CVs will be provided due to high volume of applications.

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