Pulse Trader- Dubai

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Position: Pulse Trader

Location: Dubai, UAE

• Trading & Procurement:
  • Identify suppliers of pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas, etc.) from major origins (Canada, Australia, East Africa, India, etc.).
  • Help in negotiating CFR/CIF contracts in line with international prices, manage tenders, and develop long-term supplier relationships.
  • Track global market trends, freight movements, and trade flows to optimize buying and selling positions.
• Sales & Business Development:
  • Build and manage customer base in various geographies.
  • Execute export and local sales contracts in line with company pricing and risk policies.
  • Meeting monthly/quarterly/yearly sales targets. Sales should be the focused area.
  • Liaise with buyers, brokers, and logistics teams for smooth shipment and documentation flow.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy:
  • Maintain real-time awareness of pulse crop production, harvest forecasts, price trends, and government policies of source countries.
  • Prepare daily/weekly market reports for management decision-making.
  • Identify arbitrage and hedging opportunities across markets. Working knowledge of derivatives is a plus.
  • Make regular visits to market and generate first hand information of latest trends and customer preferences.
  • Maintaining healthy relationship with all current and prospective customers.
• Risk Management:
  • Monitor currency, freight, and price exposure; ensure trades are aligned with risk parameters.
  • Work with finance for credit limits, LC documentation, and payment terms.

• Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, International Trade (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in pulse trading (red lentils, chickpeas, or similar agro commodities) in a reputed organization handling UAE, GCC and other export markets.
• Proven network with exporters, brokers, and buyers in key pulse origins and destinations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, logistics, and trade documentation.
• Familiarity with trade platforms and working knowledge of drafting contracts as per specific requirements of trade.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills; fluent in English (knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage).
• Self driven, analytical, and comfortable working in trading environment.