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Overview
Commodity brokers connect buyers and sellers of raw materials, livestock, real estate or other traded goods, research market conditions, negotiate prices and calculate transaction costs.
In job descriptions, look for international trade, commodity sales, market trend analysis, financial risk, bid offers, client advice, commercial law, stakeholder negotiation and commission-based transactions.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Commodity brokerage is commercial intermediary work. The broker researches market conditions, talks with buyers and sellers, negotiates prices, prepares bids and calculates transaction costs or commission.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include international trade, market and economic analysis, commodity sale negotiation, financial risk review, client advice, commercial law and clear technical communication.
Salary context
Salary context depends on commodity type, transaction value, commission model, client portfolio, market volatility, risk responsibility, negotiation authority and whether research or execution dominates the role.
Career paths
Development can move toward senior brokerage, commodity trading support, market analysis, client portfolio management, trade finance, risk management or specialist desks for energy, livestock, raw materials or property.
Good to know
Check whether the advert names the commodity, client base, commission model, bid process, market analysis, risk controls and transaction cost calculation. These details matter more than a generic sales title.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
41-3031.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Trade brokers (3324)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2af80b12-a73a-4cc2-8af1-d26a1e60738d |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3324.1 |
| ISCO group | 3324 |
| Concept type | Occupation |