Trade brokers

Trade brokers buy and sell commodities and shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of their own company or for customers on a commission basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishing contact between buyers and sellers of commodities
• Discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving advice accordingly
• Buying and selling cargo space on ships
• Negotiating purchase or sale of commodities and commodity futures
• Finding cargo and/or storage space for commodities and negotiating freight, shipping and storage charges
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services