// Unit group · 3324

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.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 33 Business and Administration Associate Professionals / 332 Sales and Purchasing Agents and Brokers / All level 4

// Working conditions

DrivingSitting and standing

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

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 analysing market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities and shipping services.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Commodities broker
- Commodity futures dealer
- Shipping broker

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
Finance broker - 3311
Finance dealer - 3311
Securities broker - 3311
Securities dealer - 3311
Insurance dealer - 3321

Indexed job titles 12