Junior Account Manager (German)

Hoogwegt; Gelderland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay

Pension plan

Generous leave

Collective insurance

Sports programme

Modern office near Arnhem CS

Job summary

Hoogwegt, a world leader in trading dairy and plant-based products, seeks a proactive trader to balance supply and demand across Europe. You’ll work in a fast-paced market, engaging buyers and suppliers, and translating market moves into real-time decisions.

You’ll join a close trader team reporting to the Commercial Director. Expect to grow your expertise through hands-on learning in a dynamic, informal culture with strong pay and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a commercial or economics-related field
• Fluency in English and German is a must
• Commercial instinct and strong communication skills
• Trading experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Buying and selling liquid dairy products across regions; potential growth to management and risk analysis
• Calling and meeting buyers and suppliers regularly; building relationships across cultures
• Monitor weather, production shifts, retailer behavior, cross-border dynamics
• Collaborate with a close team of traders and share market intel
• Travel about 20% of time to visit clients across Europe

Skills

English fluency

German fluency

Bachelor degree

Commercial instinct

Trading experience

Relationship builder

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Job description

In liquid dairy trading, volatility is the only constant. When a heat wave hits Germany or a supermarket promotion shifts demand overnight, you don’t just watch the market—you move with it. You’ll be at the heart of the action, balancing supply and demand in real-time across Europe.

This is a role for those who thrive on the 'play' of the game. It’s about navigating the shifts as they happen, managing a high-volume network, and executing under pressure. The impact is immediate and the results are transparent—by the end of every week, you’ll see exactly how your moves kept the liquid moving.

What your week looks like

• Buying and selling liquid dairy products across multiple regions, with room to grow into position management and risk analysis as you develop
• Calling and meeting buyers and suppliers regularly — relationships are everything in this market
• Keeping a sharp eye on what's happening across the supply chain: weather, production shifts, retailer behaviour, cross-border dynamics
• Working closely with a tight team of traders, sharing market intel and coordinating end-to-end
• Travelling roughly 20% of your time to visit clients across Europe

Who you are

You might be just finishing your studies, or you might have a year or two of commercial experience behind you. Either way, what stands out about you is how you work.

You like being busy. You can hold multiple things in your head at the same time and still make clear decisions. You're curious — genuinely interested in how markets work, what drives prices, why something that happens in a German field ends up affecting a deal in Warsaw. You pick up the phone, you follow up, you stay on top of things without being told to.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in a commercial or economics-related field
• Fluency in English and German is a must
• Commercial instinct and strong communication skills — trading experience is a plus, but not a requirement
• The ability to build genuine, lasting relationships with people across different cultures

The Team

You'll join a close team of traders with a mix of experience levels, reporting to the Commercial Director. It's an environment where you learn by doing, where colleagues are direct and accessible, and where you'll build real expertise over time.

The Company

Hoogwegt is the world leader in trading dairy and plant-based products and food ingredients. With over 60 years of expertise, a global network, and around 450 people generating approximately €4 billion in annual turnover, the company carries real weight in its industry — while keeping an informal, no-nonsense culture with short lines and genuine trust between colleagues.

At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market you work in. That's why we offer:

• An informal and open culture where you can be yourself
• The freedom to shape your work in your own way
• Plenty of room for personal growth and development, with training tailored to your role
• A warm welcome from experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will help you find your feet
• Strong employment conditions, including attractive variable pay, a solid pension plan, generous leave, and collective insurance
• A sports programme with bootcamp, running or yoga under professional guidance
• A modern office directly opposite Arnhem Central Station, easy to reach by public transport

Our commitment to you

At Hoogwegt, we believe that our strength lies in our differences. We are a global community that thrives on a diversity of perspectives, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels at home and has the freedom to shape their own path. Come as you are, we look forward to meeting you.