Marine fuel supplier and trading company World Fuel is looking to hire a Korean-speaking bunker trader based in Singapore, according to a LinkedIn job advertisement posted by the company on Wednesday.

The role requires Korean communication skills, both written and spoken. Candidates should have more than three years of experience in commodity sales, trading, or a related commercial environment.

The hiring requirement for Korean language skills points to the significance of Korean shipowners and operators as bunker customers, as South Korea is one of the world's largest shipowning nations. Singapore, meanwhile, is the world's largest marine fuels hub by sales volume, making it a natural base for traders serving international shipping customers.

World Fuel lists the following responsibilities and requirements for the position:

• Manage fuel purchase requirements from existing customers and act as a key point of contact for transactions
• Develop new business opportunities within existing accounts and proactively prospect new customers
• Research and analyse market opportunities, developing targeted plans to win new business
• Monitor and share market intelligence to support pricing and commercial decision-making
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement and client visits
• Maintain an active pipeline of customer targets and prospects
• Support end-to-end transaction coordination, including pricing, delivery, and post-trade activities
• Monitor customer credit exposure and collaborate with credit teams to manage risk
• Assist with operational and logistical support, including supplier coordination, delivery execution, and claims resolution
• Ensure a high standard of customer service and responsiveness in a competitive market

Further details are available in the job listing on LinkedIn: