Senior Sales Trader - Coffee - Region MENA
Senior Sales Trader - Coffee - Region MENA
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Job Description
Overall purpose:
As a Senior Sales Trader for the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) you will:
Lead sales efforts in North Africa the Middle East and Gulf countries.
Coordinate and participate in initiatives to expand the market reach of the LDC Coffee team in the region.
Contribute to global trading strategies through insights developed on managed products and regions.
Oversee reporting accounts receivable risk management and supervision aspects.
The selected candidate will be based in Geneva and will report into the Coffee Head of Marketing for EMEA. We consider also successful candidates based in Hamburg and Istanbul.
Your main accountabilities:
Sales Strategy:
Execute the global coffee sales strategy in the specified region
Drive business development by proposing planning and potentially implementing new trade flows. This may involve creative logistics tax structures strategic positioning or developing agency structures/teams to expand commercial reach and boost sales growth.
Commercial:
Understand and address the regions needs in a commercial manner
Maintain relationships with key customers through regular meetings and discussions
Engage in direct trades to strategic destinations such as Egypt Algeria Turkey Saudi Arabica etc.
:
Oversee and coordinate of the transactions until fulfilment control of possible demurrage inventory management invoice payments risk exposure quality control etc. from origin to final contracted terms
Actively review all MENA contracts on weekly calls with the team to follow business manage and keep them informed of developments and new leads
Reporting:
Ensure comprehensive followup on all reporting aspects for the region
Manage reporting accounts receivable and related topics for MENA reports
Market intelligence:
- Collect local market data based on supply demand price trends for the Coffee Platform
Qualifications :
Your profile:
University degree ideally focused on commodity trading.
At least 7 years of experience in coffee.
Experience in origins logistics or is a plus.
Detailed knowledge of coffee including sensory aspects defects and quality.
Understanding of hedging and pricing mechanisms.
Advanced user of Excel CRM systems and reporting tools.
Fluent in English; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is a strong plus.
Strong interpersonal skills comfortable participating in public conferences and planning specific events (visits origin trips meetings) to develop commercial relationships with clients and suppliers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients suppliers and colleagues.
Additional Information :
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people our business partners the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive social and financial benefits
Flexible working environment
Access to training and development
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
