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Josu Caballero Arnabat, Global Commodity Trader

Josu Caballero Arnabat

Global Commodity Trader·POSCO DAEWOO

Spain

Master's degree, Internationalisation & International Trade

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 8 months

Global Commodity Trader

March 2017 - Present

POSCO DAEWOO

Spain

March 2017 - Present

www.posco-daewoo.com
Global Commodity Trading

Leading Korean Global Trading company. I am in charge of the import, export and triangular business for a variety of global commodities covering the region of Portugal, Spain and Southern France in direct contact with the Headquarters in South Korea. Among the businesses that I am tasked with developing are: semi and long steel products, (billet, rebar, wire rod), STS, Steel tubes, non-ferrous metals (lead, copper, coin blanks), Heavy plate, Naval, special steels high manganese, polymers (PE, PP, others), fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK), EPC, Power and Energy equipment (HRSG boilers, Transformers, GIS, Pumps), LNG, Special steels, security paper cotton, sinthetic fibers polyester, PSF, ASF, VSF. I study new markets, identify and develop potential lead and biz opportunities for trade. Initiate, develop and close deals.

Main tasks:
-Market research & new business development
-Initiating, developing and closing business
-Import, export, triangular operations
-Account management

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Sales

Business Developer - Key Accounts

March 2015 - September 2015

Inser Robótica SA

Spain

March 2015 - September 2015

www.inser-group.com
Engineering, Robotics & Industrial Automation

I was charged with business development in the Spanish region of Catalonia Barcelona with the additional responsibility of managing key accounts for the company in Spain. I studied the market, identify leads on all channels -including trade fairs-, prospect for new clients and follow up on business opportunities while also managing existing accounts in the region and key accounts in the country as a whole for the food and beverage industries and key industries.

Main Tasks:
­-Business Development
-Key Account Management
-Participation in International Trade Fairs

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Sales

Area Manager Mercosur -New Business Development

March 2014 - March 2015

Inser Robótica do Brasil

Brazil

March 2014 - March 2015

www.inser-group.com
Engineering, Robotics and Industrial Automation

I was charged with overseas expansion, entering the Brazilian market for the company and establishing branch operations for the country and the Mercosur as a whole. I held administrative responsibilities as well as marketing and sales responsibilities in the position. I was task with business development and account relations, go to market responsibilities. I had market research duties in Brazil and in other Latin American countries. I organised the company's trade fair participation. I engaged with clients and partners in a variety of settings. I maintained communications with private and institutional actors. Despite disadvantageous market conditions we managed to meet our targets: We gained access to the top 3 biggest clients and set the foundations for the establishment of the company in the country.

Main Tasks:
­-Business Development & Sales Strategy
­-Positioning & Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis
­-Company Administration, Market Entry & Establishment. Internationalization.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Sales

Business Developer

December 2012 - September 2013

Sun to Market Solutions

Bengaluru, India

December 2012 - September 2013

www.s2msolutions.com
Engineering & Consulting for Solar Energy (PV, CSP) Projects

Areas of Market Research: CSP India Framework, PV microgrids in Rural Electrification, PV rooftop systems in India

I carried out market research and business development in India for S2M, consulting and SaaS. I also manage procurement processes as well as conduct site & feasibility studies and regulatory & market reports. I was tasked with the implementing the company CRM platform. Manage contacts with private and state actors.

Main Tasks:
- Market research and Regulatory Framework Study
- Business development.
- Management of procurement processes.
- Site & feasibility studies, regulatory & market reports.
- Expanding and management of company CRM platform.

Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Sales

Trade Promotion Advisor

January 2012 - December 2012

Official Spanish Trade Office, Spanish Embassy Branch

Brazil

January 2012 - December 2012

www.icex.es
Official Trade Office of the Spanish Embassy in Sao Paulo, Brazil

I was charged with market research and business facilitation for Spanish companies of a variety of industries including technology and SaaS in Brazil in the period of highest inflow and interest on the part of Spanish Companies. My biggest achievement was to address the needs of numerous companies providing an outstanding services all through, earning the praise of enterprises I attended.
The main goal of my post at the Trade Office was to promote trade and investment into the country in the B2B sector, mostly industrial. I was on the one hand in charge of business development and regulatory guidance on the other. I provided advice on trade procedures, logistics, administrative procedures, tax structure and most importantly business practices and culture. I provided with updated market information and new market opportunities. Besides I carried out the drafting of market analysis reports (Machine-tools, Equipment for the energy sector) and other economic briefs.
Additionally, I had to manage and participate in direct and reverse trade missions, matching individual foreign companies as well as associations with local clients and partners, providing support and guidance throughout the exchange, identifying opportunities in new markets, approaching actors and prospects and arranging B2B meetings.
Finally, I took part in industry trade fairs and their review as business fora and maintain relations with clients, trade associations and public institutions.

Main Tasks:
- Market research reports & Economic briefs.
- Management and participation in direct and reverse Basque & Spanish trade missions.
- Business development & Personalised regulatory guidance.
- Trade fair participation, assistance and review.

Areas of Market Research: Metal Products, Plastic Machinery, Energy Equipment Product

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Sales

Legal Counsel

July 2009 - January 2010

Ingeteam Energy

Spain

July 2009 - January 2010

www.ingeteam.com
Design/Manufacture of Governing Systems, EPC and related services for Renewable Energies

I provided general in-house counsel for the Energy Division of the Group. I was tasked with drafting and negotiating International & Domestic contracts of supply, sale of goods, rendering of services, EPC, collaboration, research, licence, rent, logistics, non-disclosure, maintenance, warranty, transport, agency, out-of-court claims and settlements contracts.

Main Tasks:
- General domestic and international counsel.
- Drafting and negotiation of domestic and international contracts of supply, sale of goods, rendering of services, EPC, collaboration, research, licence, rent, logistics, non-disclosure, maintenance, warranty, transport, agency, out-of-court claims and settlements.
- Follow-up and support in civil/administrative proceedings, arbitrations, patent applications.
- Organization and attendance to meetings and in-house training courses.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Legal

Legal Intern

April 2009 - June 2009

Hunton & Williams

Belgium

April 2009 - June 2009

www.hunton.com
International Law Firm

I provided legal counselling on EU & Spanish legislation (Waste on Electric and Electronic law, Hazardous Substances, Packaging and Medical Devices) and worked on the drafting of regulatory reports.

Main Tasks:
- Legal counsel on EU & Spanish Environmental regulatory framework
- Research and Drafting of regulatory dossiers and specific client regulatory surveys.
- Follow-up and update of regulatory databases such as EIAtrack.

Field of Study: Waste on Electric and Electronic law, Hazardous Substances, Packaging and Medical Devices at the European and Spanish level.

Company industry:
Law Firm
Job role:
Legal

Claims Dept Intern

July 2007 - September 2007

Marine Legal Services S.L

Spain

July 2007 - September 2007

Transport Claims Handling

I was in charge of handling claims and averages, provide support to the Claims Department.

Main Tasks:
- Follow-up and support in handling of claims and averages arising from damages in transport.
- Handling of information, surveyors and expert reports, settlements, receipt & release forms.
- Handling of contradictory reports, defence and claims proceedings, including negotiations.

Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

University of the Basque Country

December 2011

December 2011

Master's degree, Internationalisation & International Trade

Spain

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Course on Trade and Access to Foreign Markets. Basque Reg. Gov. Public Grant, University of the Basque Country Course taught in Spanish, English

Katholieke Universiteit KU Leuven

July 2009

July 2009

Master's degree, Energy & Environmental Law

Belgium

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Master's in International, EU and Comparative law. Master Paper: Environmental Regulation for Deep-sea Mining Taught in English Cum laude distinction

University of Deusto

July 2008

July 2008

Bachelor's degree, Law & Economics

Spain

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

5 year Law School Program, Law & Economics Degree Business & management skills. International Relations. Taught in Basque, Spanish and English
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Scandinavian Institute for Maritime Law, University of Oslo

September 2006

September 2006

Higher diploma, Erasmus Exchange Program, University of Oslo

Norway

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Socrates-Erasmus exchange year at the University of Oslo 200-2006. Maritime Law & Natural Resources Law studies Taught in English.

Skills

Trade Facilitation
Expert
Trade Facilitation
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
International Sales
Expert
International Sales
Expert
Export
Expert
Export
Expert
ADOBE ACROBAT
Expert
ADOBE ACROBAT
Expert
BUSINESS & MARKETING STRATEGY
Expert
BUSINESS & MARKETING STRATEGY
Expert
AUTOMATION
Beginner
AUTOMATION
Beginner
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
LEGAL
Expert
LEGAL
Expert
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, WORD, POWER POINT
Expert
MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, WORD, POWER POINT
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Intermediate
LEGAL & TRADE DATABASES
Expert
LEGAL & TRADE DATABASES
Expert
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Expert
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Expert
WINDOW & MAC
Intermediate
WINDOW & MAC
Intermediate
MINDJET MINDMANAGER
Expert
MINDJET MINDMANAGER
Expert
PREZI
Expert
PREZI
Expert
CRM
Expert
CRM
Expert
International Trade
Expert
International Trade
Expert
Renewable Energies
Expert
Renewable Energies
Expert
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Expert
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Expert
Foreign Market entry
Expert
Foreign Market entry
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Market Research
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
International Sales
Expert
International Sales
Expert
Business Strategy
Expert
Business Strategy
Expert
B2B business facilitation
Expert
B2B business facilitation
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Market identification
Expert
Market identification
Expert
bilingual Spanish
Expert
bilingual Spanish
Expert
Trade Facilitation
Expert
Trade Facilitation
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Export
Expert
Export
Expert

Languages

Dutch
Beginner
English
Expert
French
Expert
Norwegian
Beginner
Spanish
Native Speaker
Portuguese
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate of Proficiency in English, Cambridge University
Aug 2007
Driver's license
Dec 2014 - Dec 2024

Training
Academic English
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Sep 2008
Negotiation & Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Partnership US-EU Universities, University of Deusto, Spain
Mar 2008
Foreign Market Research & Information Resources
Centre for Economic & Trade Studies (CECO)
Dec 2011

Hobbies

  • Open sea swimming & Marathon
    Habitual marathon runner
  • Arts / Music / Dance
  • Languages & Cultures
    Quick language learner. Knowledge of different cultures
  • Cycling & Cyclist Instructor
    10 years of federated race cycling. Member of regional cycling team. 2 years as instructor for young cyclist. Ugeraga SD, Spain
  • Travel
    Extensive independent travelling in Europe, Asia and North and South America. Extended stays internationally.
  • Outdoors, hiking, Camping
  • Opera
  • Active Member of Developing World Awareness NGO
    Active member of University-sponsored NGO for the Awareness of Developing World issues for 4 years. Organising of talks, workshops and activities for students and the general public
  • Faculty Class Representative
    Deusto University Law School, class representative for 2 years