International Trader Meat

B&S International; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Performance bonus

25 vacation days

Travel allowance 75 km

Work from home 1 day per week

Pension scheme

Job summary

King of Reach, part of the B&S family, seeks an experienced International Trader in the meat sector based in Dordrecht. You will handle both purchasing and sales, negotiate deals, and build your own network to drive global growth with our infrastructure and support.

You will grow your own business within B&S, monitor markets, and coordinate with logistics and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and compliance. English fluency is required; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in International Trader role in meat industry
• Strong international network of clients and suppliers
• Fluency in English; other languages are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Source and sell meat on international markets
• Negotiate contracts, prices and terms of delivery
• Build and manage an international network of customers and suppliers
• Drive growth and commercial success of your business within B&S
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and administration

Skills

Negotiation skills

Market knowledge

Sales driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

English fluency

International travel

Education

HBO level education

Job description

Join the King of Reach team, where innovation meets impact in the vibrant world of food and beverage distribution! As part of the esteemed B\&S family, we're on a mission to make premium consumer goods accessible to everyone, everywhere, infusing everyday lives with joy and comfort through top-quality products.

At King of Reach, we're not just about distributing products; we're about delivering happiness and flavour to the farthest corners of the globe. From duty-free channels to government sites and remote retail locations, our expertise ensures that the world's leading food and beverage brands find their way into the hands of consumers across distinct markets globally.

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a fast-growing international organization? We are looking for an experienced and independent International Trader with a proven track record and a strong network in the meat industry. In this role, you will be fully responsible for both purchasing and sales, from negotiation to delivery.Push your boundaries as an International Trader MeatThis role not only offers excellent opportunities for professional development, but also gives you the chance to build your own business within B\&S. We provide you with B\&S's international infrastructure, platform, and support, including a state-of-the-art cold storage facility with space for more than 30,000 pallets. You build the business.You'll independently build your own network of customers and suppliers and be responsible for the commercial success of your own business within B\&S. You know your market, identify opportunities, and know how to turn them into successful business deals.What you will be doingAs an International Trader, you will be responsible for both purchasing and sales within your product category. You will negotiate prices, monitor quality and ensure strict compliance with all agreements. You will actively build and further develop your own international network of customers and suppliers.You'll keep a close eye on market conditions and trends, ensuring you always stay ahead in a competitive market. At B\&S, you'll have the freedom to work as an entrepreneur. You'll be responsible for building and ensuring the success of your own business, whilst drawing on our international infrastructure, expertise and support.You will work with colleagues within the organisation to ensure that all transactions are processed correctly and contribute to the company’s strategic objectives.Your day-to-day activities:

• Actively sourcing and selling meaton international markets
• Independently building and expanding your own international network of customers and suppliers
• Negotiating contracts, prices and terms of delivery
• Taking responsibility for the growth and commercial success of your own business within B\&S
• Monitoring market trends and responding to them to create commercial opportunities
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and administration

Qualifications

This is youYou are experienced, driven and have a strong commercial drive. You thrive on closing deals and have a hands-on approach. With your persuasiveness and communication skills, you are able to build long-term relationships with both customers and suppliers.

You have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to build up your own business within the B\&S infrastructure. You don't wait for opportunities to come your way, but actively engage with the market to attract new customers, suppliers and business opportunities.You have:

• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience as an International Trader in the meat industry.
• A strong international network of clients and suppliers within at least one of these sectors
• Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills
• HBO level of working and thinking
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally frequently and extensively

Additional Information

We offer you

• A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
• Initially, a one-year contract with the prospect ofpermanent employment
• 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
• A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you're working remotely (from home)
• The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home
• A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
• The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
• Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivors' insurance
• Free use of our company gym
• Bicycle plan where you can benefit from a substantial discount