- Company: MEA Energy Trading
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 17 November 2026
About the role
MEA Energy Trading, a subsidiary of Bellweather International, is expanding its trading operations in Nigeria and the wider African market. We are seeking a Business Origination Manager / Trader to drive growth by sourcing domestic, cross-border, and export deals in petroleum products. This role involves structuring and closing profitable transactions while managing the full value chain, from storage to transportation and retail.
Responsibilities
- Develop new markets and trade routes, particularly cross-border into Niger and Chad, while assessing commercial, credit, regulatory, and logistics risks.
- Negotiate commercial terms, including Incoterms, payment terms, letters of credit, and quality clauses, within approved limits.
- Source and close buy and sell deals in PMS, AGO, LPG, and CNG with refineries, importers, depot owners, and bulk buyers.
- Structure and price deals across the value chain, considering product cost, freight, duties, financing, and margin.
- Win and grow export orders from Nigeria to buyers across West and Central Africa.
- Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Compliance teams from contract to delivery and collection.
- Build a steady pipeline of spot and term business, converting one-off deals into repeat contracts.
- Protect margin per litre or metric tonne by adhering to approved risk and credit limits.
- Gather and analyze market intelligence to identify export opportunities and time deals effectively.
- Maintain accurate deal records, CRM pipelines, and P&L reports for all trades.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in petroleum product trading, origination, or bulk sales in Nigeria and West Africa.
- Solid understanding of trade finance, pricing benchmarks (Platts/Argus), Incoterms, credit risk, and export documentation.
- Strong network of refiners, importers, depot owners, marketers, and international off-takers.
- Knowledge of the NMDPRA framework and cross-border trade into Niger and Chad.
- French language skills are a strong advantage.
- Proven track record of originating and closing profitable deals, including export and cross-border transactions.
- Self-starter with sharp negotiation skills and comfort with frequent travel.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to jobs@mea-energy.com and/or nisha@mea-energy.com. Please use the job title as the subject of the email. The application deadline is November 17, 2026.
Apply by email: jobs@mea-energy.com
