International Trader Poultry

Foodservice B.V., B&S Brand Distribution International; Dordrecht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bonus

Performance bonus

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Work from home 1 day/week

Pension scheme

Courses for growth

Mental health coaching

Disability insurance

Gym access

Bike plan

Job summary

King of Reach by B&S is seeking an experienced International Trader Poultry to manage purchasing and sales with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will negotiate, build a global network, and drive the commercial success of your own business within the B&S infrastructure.

You are expected to travel internationally, monitor market trends, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth logistics and administration. A strong English proficiency and HBO-level thinking are required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience as International Trader in poultry industry.
• Strong international network of clients and suppliers.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Fluency in English; other languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally frequently.

Responsibilities

• Source and sell poultry on international markets.
• Build and expand your own international network of customers and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, prices and terms of delivery.
• Drive growth and commercial success of your own business within B&S.
• Monitor market trends and create commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams for logistics and administration.

Skills

English fluency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Networking ability

Willingness to travel

Education

HBO level

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 poultry 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 Poultry

This 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 doing

As 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 poultryon 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

This is you
You 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 poultryindustry.
• A strong international network of clients and suppliers within the sector.
• 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

We offer you

• A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
• Initially, a single-year contract with the prospect of permanent 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

This is King of Reach by B&S

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.