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Westfalia Fruit
Commercial Trader
Poeldijk
FULL TIME
August 28, 2024
Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We’re looking for a Commercial Trader to join our team in Poeldijk, Netherlands.
As a Commercial Trader, you will play a vital role in driving our commercial growth by buying and selling a diverse range of fruits and vegetables within the Dutch and European markets. You will utilise your expertise to source products strategically, develop strong customer relationships, and analyse market trends to optimise profitability.
Responsibilities include:
- Trading: Buy and sell fruits and vegetables, monitor market trends, develop trading strategies, manage inventory, and resolve supply chain issues.
- Procurement and Supply Chain: Identify new suppliers, negotiate prices, and ensure product availability.
- Sales and Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities, expand the customer base, and explore value-added products.
- Market Analysis and Pricing: Analyse market trends, develop pricing strategies, and monitor pricing agreements.
- Customer Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, understand customer needs, and provide excellent customer service.
- Operational Excellence: Provide regular reports, analyse data, and adhere to health and safety regulations.
Essential
- Proven experience in buying and selling fresh produce, ideally vegetables.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience in the Dutch or European vegetable market.
- Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in relevant IT systems and software.
- Fluency in Dutch.
- 26 days vacation, plus national holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Company phone & laptop
Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
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