Trade Executive

About the role

PIL is seeking a proactive Trade Executive to join its Commercial team in Riyadh. You will support trade and commercial activities across the Gulf region, focusing on cargo pricing, capacity optimisation and market analysis to drive revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and execute pricing strategies for Gulf trade services to maximise revenue and market share.
• Review freight rate requests, quotations and commercial proposals against business objectives and market conditions.
• Coordinate with regional agencies to ensure accurate application of approved pricing structures, commercial agreements and trade policies.
• Monitor vessel space utilisation and collaborate with agencies to optimise cargo allocation.
• Analyse booking trends, cargo demand and market developments to identify growth opportunities.
• Handle customer requests related to commercial arrangements, free‑time extensions and special service requirements.
• Investigate freight discrepancies, validate commercial records and support resolution of agency‑related matters.
• Track reefer and special cargo utilisation to improve service performance and profitability.
• Support tender submissions, strategic account quotations and commercial projects through market analysis and pricing recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain trade‑related reports ensuring data accuracy.

Required profile

• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with regional offices, agencies, operations and customer service teams.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.

Required skills