People Profilers Pte Ltd Hiring! Full Time Business Development Manager (Commodity Trading) in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end import–export and procurement trading operations, from sourcing and negotiation through execution and delivery.

• Develop and execute trading strategies across multiple product-based trades (excluding services), with no limitation on categories or geographic locations.

• Own gross profit and gross margin performance, ensuring alignment with budgeted targets and overall business profitability.

• Identify new trading opportunities, suppliers, partners, and markets to expand revenue streams regionally and internationally.

• Monitor market trends, pricing, logistics, and regulatory requirements to mitigate risk and optimize trading outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (finance, logistics, operations, compliance) to ensure seamless execution of trades.

• Establish clear trading goals and KPIs; manage performance against targets and take corrective actions when required.

• Lead people management activities including hiring, performance management, coaching, and talent development to build a high-performing trading team.

• Represent the business in negotiations with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders across different regions.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• Proven experience in end-to-end trading, import–export, and procurement, ideally across multiple countries.

• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing gross profit and gross margin.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, and develop teams.

• Experience working on cross-functional or strategic projects as a business or technical expert.

• Solid understanding of regional and international trade practices, logistics, and regulatory considerations.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.

• Willingness to be based in or relocate to the Mekong region

• High flexibility for frequent domestic and international travel

• Comfortable working across multiple locations, cultures, and time zones

• Good command in English