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.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Trade brokers - from GH₵2,358 to GH₵14,011 per month - 2025.
- A Trade brokers typically earns between GH₵2,358 and GH₵9,467 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between GH₵3,321 and GH₵15,431 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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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
