Junior International Commercial Specialist

About the Company
Harmonee is an industrial enterprise in the non-ferrous metals sector with a production site in Kardzhali, Bulgaria, and a team of approximately 140 employees. It is implementing a program for the modernization and expansion of its zinc production. The first phase has been commissioned and includes a new Waelz plant for processing secondary zinc-bearing metallurgical materials. Digital systems for monitoring processes and equipment condition are being introduced across production. Output is oriented towards international markets.

The Company is a member of the Bulgarian Association of the Metallurgical Industry (BAMI), the Bulgarian Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers (BFIEC) and the International Zinc Association (IZA).

The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and intellectually curious individual at the beginning of their professional career, with strong analytical abilities and the potential to develop into an independent commercial professional.

The position offers a structured introduction to international industrial trade, combining market analysis, raw material procurement, relationships with international customers, and participation in industry associations and professional organizations.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with senior management and gain first-hand exposure to international commercial operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities and autonomy will increase progressively, with the opportunity to take ownership of specific business relationships, transactions and commercial areas as experience and capabilities develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting international market analysis covering zinc, secondary raw materials and related materials.
• Monitoring price trends and market developments relevant to the Company's commercial decisions.
• Participating in the preparation and execution of negotiations with suppliers and customers.
• Managing business correspondence with international partners and monitoring contract performance.
• Participating in the activities of industry associations and international industry forums.

• Monitoring regulatory, environmental and commercial requirements related to the international trade and shipment of secondary metallurgical materials, under the guidance of relevant specialists.

   

Requirements

• University degree in economics, engineering, international business, international relations or a related field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (mandatory).
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity and the ability to understand complex information.
• Ability to work confidently with numerical data, identify relevant patterns and draw reasoned conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate and substantiate a position.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.
• Interest in international business, industrial markets and the interplay between technical, economic and environmental issues.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and standard business applications.
• Willingness to travel within Bulgaria and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in an additional foreign language, particularly German or Chinese.
• Internship experience or early professional experience in international trade, procurement, supply chain, logistics, market analysis or an industrial company.
• Participation in academic, international or professional projects demonstrating initiative and the ability to work in an international environment.

What We Offer

• A structured onboarding program and the opportunity to work directly with the Company's senior management.
• Opportunities to participate in international negotiations, industry forums and interactions with key business partners.
• A centrally located office in Sofia with convenient public transport connections.
• Meal vouchers.

How to Apply
If your professional qualifications match the requirements above and you would like to join our growing team, please send your CV to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications and personal data will be treated as confidential and protected in accordance with Bulgarian data protection legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).