Coffee Trader (UK)

Torq Commodities; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodities trading company in the City Of London is seeking a Sales and Market Development professional for green coffee trading. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in market analysis. Responsibilities include identifying potential buyers, negotiating prices, and coordinating logistics. The role offers an opportunity to drive profitability and expand the company's reach in target regions. Experience in relationship management within the coffee industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and market development in the coffee or related industry.
• Strong analytical skills to perform market analysis.
• Proven ability to maintain and develop commercial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential buyers for green coffee and negotiate prices.
• Collect and maintain historical market data for benchmarking.
• Coordinate with the logistics team for timely delivery of shipments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Relationship management

Logistics coordination

Job description

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Requirements

Sales and Market Development

• Identify potential buyers for green coffee (Arabica, Robusta, and other varieties).
• Negotiate prices and terms to maximize the company’s profitability.
• Maintain connections with market participants to gather intelligence on market activities related to coffee trading.

Market Analysis And Benchmarking

• Collect and maintain historical records of prices and costs for benchmarking quality, quantity, and timing of product sales.
• Perform market analysis to implement effective buying and selling strategies for green coffee.

Contract And Payment Management

• Ensure all buyer contracts are executed as per agreed terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with the accounts team for timely issuance of invoices and payment collection.

Logistics And Supply Chain Coordination

• Assist in the appointment of CHAs (Customs House Agents) and freight forwarders for timely clearance of green coffee shipments.
• Support the logistics team in identifying warehouses or tanks for storing imported coffee.
• Manage local transportation of cargo to ensure timely delivery.

Relationship Management

• Maintain and develop strong commercial relationships with buyers and suppliers in the coffee industry.
• Leverage an existing book of business to expand the company’s reach in target sales regions.

Contract Execution

• Oversee the sound execution of sales and purchase contracts related to green coffee.
• Work within the financial framework, including LCs and documentary collections, to ensure smooth operations.

Profitability And Growth

• Drive profitability and P&L growth in the assigned region through effective sales planning and execution.
• Plan and execute strategies for selling specific grades of green coffee.