Trader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy.

📋 Description

• Overseeing Minerva’s commercial and trading operations in the region, fostering revenue growth and increasing market share through strategic sourcing and effective customer relationship management.

• Crafting and implementing sales and trading strategies that align with revenue and profitability objectives.

• Discovering new business opportunities and enhancing our presence in both domestic and international meat markets.

• Negotiating purchase and sales agreements while effectively managing trading risks.

• Cultivating and expanding key customer accounts to ensure high levels of satisfaction and the establishment of long-term partnerships.

• Keeping abreast of global meat market trends, pricing fluctuations, supply and demand dynamics, and competitor behaviors.

• Delivering precise sales forecasts and market insights to senior leadership.

• Ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and internal policies.

• Collaborating across various functions, including logistics, operations, and marketing teams.

• Representing the organization at trade shows and industry events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience in sales and/or trading, ideally within the meat or food products sector.

• Comprehensive knowledge of meat products, cuts, and the meat supply chain.

• Profound understanding of international meat markets, trading practices, and logistics.

• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities with strong risk management skills.

• Proficient in interpreting market data and constructing sales forecasts.

• Experience in managing key accounts and negotiating contracts.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.

• Self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Existing relationships within the food industry.

• Proficiency in Spanish or English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

• Access to industry events and trade shows for networking.