Trader FMCG | Spanish speaking - Undutchables

Jobster; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Lunch provided

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Holiday allowance

Bonus program

Job summary

Jobster in Amsterdam seeks a hands-on Trader to manage both buying and selling in international deals, focusing on the Spanish and Portuguese markets. You will identify opportunities, negotiate with suppliers and customers, and manage transactions from initial contact to order fulfilment.

You will build and expand your own portfolio of customers and suppliers, travel internationally as required, and work in a dynamic, results-driven environment that blends sales, purchasing, negotiation and

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish (C2) with strong English communication skills.
• Strong commercial attitude and drive.
• Experience in FMCG, wholesale, international trade or distribution.
• Proven experience in sales, account management, purchasing, trading or business development.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and negotiate profitable deals.
• Confident in negotiations and able to find solutions meeting both customer and supplier needs.
• Strong analytical skills with understanding of pricing, margins and performance.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and able to take ownership of opportunities.
• Excellent communicator with ability to build long-term business relationships.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities in the Spanish and Portuguese market.
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, customers and international partners.
• Negotiating purchase prices, selling prices, contracts and terms to secure profitable deals.
• Managing both purchasing and sales sides of trading transactions.
• Analyzing market trends, product availability, pricing and margins to identify opportunities.
• Managing the trading process from initial contact through to order fulfilment.
• Developing and expanding your own portfolio of customers and suppliers.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying opportunities to expand into new markets.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth transactions.
• Traveling internationally to meet clients and partners as needed.

Job description

You are living and settled in the Netherlanda already in the Amsterdam region.

As a Trader, you will be responsible for managing both the buying and selling sides of international trading deals. You will actively identify new business opportunities, negotiate with suppliers and customers, and manage transactions from the initial contact through to order fulfilment. Your main objective will be to develop profitable business, expand your network and grow your own portfolio of customers and suppliers.

This is a hands-on, commercially driven position that combines sales, purchasing, negotiation, account management and market analysis. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking initiative, working in an international environment and having a direct impact on business results.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities in the Spanish and Portuguese market.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, customers and international business partners.
• Negotiating purchase prices, selling prices, contracts and commercial terms to secure profitable deals.
• Managing both the purchasing and sales sides of trading transactions.
• Analysing market trends, product availability, pricing and profit margins to identify commercial opportunities.
• Managing the trading process from initial contact and negotiations through to order fulfilment.
• Developing and expanding your own portfolio of customers and suppliers.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying opportunities to expand into new markets.
• Working closely with internal colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient transactions.
• Travelling internationally when required to meet customers, suppliers and business partners.

Requirements

• You bring proven experience with the Spanish market and are familiar wiht their buisness and social culture- this is essential for doing buisness in the market -
• You speak and write Spanish on a C2 level and English fluently, and feel comfortable communicating with international customers and suppliers.
• You have a strong commerical attitude and drive
• Experience In FMCG, Wholesale, International Trade Or Distribution.
• You have proven experience in sales, account management, purchasing, trading or business development.
• You have a commercial mindset and enjoy identifying opportunities, negotiating deals and achieving profitable results.
• You are confident in negotiations and able to find solutions that meet both customer and supplier needs.
• You have strong analytical skills and understand the importance of pricing, profit margins and commercial performance.
• You are proactive, entrepreneurial and comfortable taking ownership of your own business opportunities.
• You are an excellent communicator who enjoys building and maintaining long-term business relationships.
• You are results-oriented, persistent and motivated by achieving commercial targets.
• You can work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues in an international environment.
• You are flexible and willing to travel internationally when needed.
• You are living and settled in the Netherlanda already in the Amsterdam region.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in an international trading environment with exposure to different markets, cultures and well-known consumer brands.
• A varied and commercially challenging position combining sales, purchasing, negotiation and business development.
• A high degree of responsibility and autonomy, allowing you to take ownership of your own trading opportunities.
• The opportunity to build and develop your own portfolio of customers, suppliers and international business relationships.
• A dynamic role where you can use your commercial skills, analytical abilities and negotiation experience to contribute directly to business growth.
• International travel opportunities to meet customers and suppliers and strengthen business relationships.
• The chance to further develop your expertise in international trade, FMCG and commercial negotiations.
• An entrepreneurial working environment where initiative, commercial thinking and results are important.
• Salary and secondary employment conditions
• Holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Lunch provided at the office
• Bonus structure based on commercial performance and results.