Trading Director – softs & ags

Redstone Search Group; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading international search firm is seeking a commercially driven leader for a trading desk in Vienna. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in commodity trading, specifically in the nuts, seeds, and dried fruits markets. Requirements include fluency in German and English, strong local market knowledge, and a proven track record of commercial success. This role offers the opportunity to manage a local trading team and develop trading strategies based on market needs.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in commodity trading, ideally in Austrian and CEE markets.
• Proven network across retail, wholesale, and industry.
• Experience managing trading desks or commodity business units.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop trading desk for nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
• Define and execute trading strategies based on market trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and finance teams.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in German and English

Strong local market knowledge

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages, Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

We’re seeking a commercially driven leader with at least 10 years’ experience in commodity trading, ideally in the Austrian and/or CEE market. The role requires fluency in German and English, strong local market knowledge, and a proven network across retail, wholesale, and industry. This position is only open to candidates already based in Austria; the position is to be based in Vienna.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the trading desk for nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, with oversight of grains and oilseeds.
• Define and execute trading strategies based on market trends and customer needs in Austria and CEE.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and key accounts across retail, wholesale, and industry.
• Collaborate closely with operations, logistics, and finance teams to ensure efficient trade execution.
• Manage, mentor, and grow the local trading team to achieve sustainable business growth.

Key Experience

• Minimum 10 years in senior trading or commercial roles within the nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or related commodity markets.
• Proven track record managing trading desks or commodity business units with commercial success.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, packaging, and supply chain logistics in the EU.
• Established network of key account relationships across Austria and neighbouring markets.
• Fluency in German and English, with strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain and Sales

Industries

• International Trade and Development; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage