Peanut Trader-International Sales

Achyutam International; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Achyutam International seeks an experienced Peanut Trader - International Sales to lead the physical trading of peanuts. The role covers the complete commercial cycle, from market analysis and price discovery to negotiating with buyers and ensuring timely shipments.

The candidate should have an established network in importers/processors across multiple markets and a deep understanding of peanut grades, specifications, and trade documentation. Willingness to travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in physical peanut trading.
• Experience in international B2B sales/trading to buyers outside India.
• Established network of importers/processors in at least two international markets.
• Good understanding of peanut grades, specifications, and aflatoxin requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage international peanut trading business across shell and in-shell varieties.
• Negotiate prices, volumes, grades, and Incoterms with international buyers.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics for order execution and shipments.
• Manage documentation including contracts, LCs, Bills of Lading and phytosanitary certificates.
• Monitor market movements and margins to identify profitable opportunities.
• Build relationships with peanut importers, processors and large buyers.

Skills

5+ years experience

International B2B sales

Importer/processor network

Peanut grades knowledge

Negotiation skills

Job description

Peanut Trader - International Sales

Location: Mumbai, India
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: Regular international travel to buyer markets

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Peanut Trader - International Sales who has strong experience in the physical trading of peanuts.

This role is ideal for someone who already understands the international peanut market, has established relationships with importers/processors, and can independently develop business across global markets.

The person will be responsible not just for selling peanuts, but for managing the complete commercial cycle - understanding market prices, identifying opportunities, negotiating with buyers, closing trades, coordinating shipments and ensuring healthy margins and collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage international business for shelled and in-shell peanuts across China, Indonesia, Europe, GCC and other import markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with peanut importers, processors, oil crushers and large corporate buyers.
• Identify new customers and convert them into regular/repeat buyers.
• Negotiate prices, volumes, grades, quality specifications, Incoterms and payment terms with international customers.
• Monitor peanut prices across different origins, freight costs and destination-market spreads to identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure smooth execution of confirmed orders.
• Coordinate with buyers on quality requirements, shipment schedules, documentation and delivery-related matters.
• Handle trade documentation including contracts, Letters of Credit, Bills of Lading, phytosanitary certificates and inspection certificates.
• Understand and manage customer credit and counterparty risk, including buyer verification and payment follow-up.
• Monitor market movements, competitor activity, stock positions and existing bookings.
• Address quality, shipment or documentation issues and work towards timely resolution with customers and internal teams.
• Regularly report on sales pipeline, booked volumes, margins, market movement and customer activity.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of relevant experience in physical peanut, edible-nut or agri-commodity trading.
• Strong experience in international B2B sales/trading, particularly selling to buyers outside India.
• An established network of importers/processors in at least two international markets, preferably China, Indonesia/SE Asia, Middle East/GCC or Europe.
• Good understanding of peanut grades, specifications, CPO count, Java/Bold/Runner varieties, quality parameters and aflatoxin requirements.
• Experience dealing with international inspection and import requirements.
• Strong understanding of international trade documentation and payment mechanisms such as LC, TT and advance payments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand origin pricing, freight, market spreads and trading margins.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Strong English communication skills; knowledge of Chinese, Indonesian, Arabic or another buyer-market language would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally for customer meetings and business development.