Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation company with a special focus on Nigeria’s Agricultural and Maritime Sector. We support investors, multinationals, and key stakeholders within and outside Africa to advance their trade and investment goals, by providing an array of services and programs.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Trade Analyst is responsible for providing data-driven insights, market intelligence, and performance reporting to support Welcome2Africa International (W2A) Trade’s export operations, trade facilitation activities, and global buyer–seller matchmaking. The role ensures accurate tracking of volumes, values, margins, and KPIs to enable informed decision-making and efficient trade execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trade Data & Market Analysis
Conduct market research on agricultural and solid mineral commodities, with primary focus on cocoa and cocoa derivatives.
Track global price trends, buyer demand, and export market requirements.
Analyze trade opportunities and provide recommendations to support deal structuring and negotiations.
KPI Tracking & Performance Monitoring
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly performance against the Trade Department’s KPIs.
Track cocoa nibs aggregation volumes, export readiness, trade values, and conversion rates.
Maintain accurate performance dashboards for internal review and management reporting.
CRM & Database Management
Maintain and update the Trade CRM, including suppliers, buyers, exporters, and partners.
Track buyer–seller matchmaking pipelines, deal status, LOIs, and conversion progress.
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all trade records.
Reporting & Documentation Support
Prepare daily summaries, weekly dashboards, and monthly trade reports for management.
Support margin analysis, cost tracking, and profitability reporting for cocoa nibs exports.
Assist in preparing donor, partner, and internal performance reports where required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Agriculture, International Trade, or related field
1-2 years’ experience in trade analysis, market research, supply chain, or export operations
Strong analytical and data management skills
Experience with CRM systems, Excel, and reporting tools
Understanding of export processes and commodity trade is an advantage
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to interpret trade and market data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines
Professional integrity and confidentiality.