Function: CommercialJob location: Cairo, EgyptReporting to: Lead MerchantKey Responsibilities:· Support the merchandising team with pricing, contract structuring, and customer negotiations across domestic and export markets.· Reconcile trading positions and daily P&L, gain insight into margin management and risk exposure.·Enter, validate, and track contract data in internal systems.· Collect and synthesize market intelligence to support commercial strategies.· Prepare material and participate in weekly risk meetings, contributing to supply & demand analysis and price outlooks.· Build an understanding for logistics operations, delivery timelines, and customer satisfaction drivers. · Shadow Finance and Operations teams to learn how cash flow, inventory, and production shape trading decisions.· Take increasing ownership of customer relationships and trading decisions as the program progresses.·Handle vessel documentation for imports and exports with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.· Coordinate with shipping agents, customs brokers, and port authorities to ensure smooth cargo flow.· Track vessel movements and manage communication across counterparties and internal stakeholders.· Ensure accurate and timely preparation of trade paperwork.
Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, or a related field.· 1 - 2 years of experience preferred (internships or industry exposure a plus).· High attention to detail with a track record of accuracy in document handling or process-driven work.· Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workflows in fast-moving shipping and logistics environments.· Strong organizational skills and accountability - able to follow up with agents, ports, and suppliers proactively.· Strong analytical skills and comfort with numbers - Excel proficiency expected; Power BI is a plus.· Clear interest in commercial work - curious about markets, margins, and customer relationship management.· Collaborative mindset with the maturity to work in a lean, high-trust environment.· Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, written and spoken.· Eagerness to learn on the job and grow into a merchant role.
