Monroe Consulting Group is one of Southeast Asia's leading executive search firms, with established offices in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. We support multinational corporations, publicly listed companies, and high-growth regional enterprises in securing critical mid-to-senior level talent across key industries. Our reputation is built on discretion, professionalism, and a consistent track record of successful placements across emerging and developed markets in Asia. Learn more: https://www.monroeconsulting.com
We are currently supporting our client, a publicly listed and well-established diversified investment group headquartered in Laos. Founded in 2015 and listed on the Lao Securities Exchange, the company has over 500 professionals across Laos and regional offices. The group is led by an internationally educated founder with over 25 years of experience in global finance and investment. With strong governance, regional presence, and diversified revenue streams, the company is positioned as one of the most reputable and financially stable corporate groups in Laos.
We are currently seeking a Trading Manager to play a strategic leadership role within the group's commodities and agricultural trading division. This position will be responsible for leading sourcing strategy, pricing management, supplier negotiations, and overseeing end-to-end trading operations across regional and international markets. The role requires strong commercial acumen, hands-on trading experience, and the ability to manage cross-border supply chains and client relationships
Job Responsibilities
Identify and develop new trading opportunities to drive revenue growth.
Conduct detailed commercial analysis including profit margins, inventory turnover, and business cycle assessment.
Manage daily trading operations, including product execution and portfolio oversight.
Perform weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales analysis to develop short-term tactical and long-term strategic plans.
Monitor and manage Gross Profit (GP) and Gross Margin to achieve budgeted profitability targets.
Select and position products strategically based on performance trends.
Oversee trading activities to ensure best execution standards and governance compliance.
Lead and/or participate as a subject matter expert in trading-related initiatives and projects.
Monitor market structure developments and relevant regulatory changes.
Set performance goals, manage team performance, recruit talent, and coach team members to drive success.
Job Requirements
Solid experience in commodity trading and commercial negotiation.
Experience in coffee trading and/or mining (mineral) trading is an advantage.
Strong understanding of margin management, pricing strategy, and trading performance metrics.
Knowledge of export and import operations is highly beneficial.
Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and proactive problem-solving ability.
Ability to operate effectively in a cross-border and emerging market environment.
Open to candidates of all nationalities.
