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.

Skill level: Skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Trade brokers - from LKR20,338 to LKR93,084 per month - 2025.
  • A Trade brokers typically earns between LKR20,338 and LKR48,608 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between LKR27,557 and LKR77,803 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Job Definition

  • 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
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