Rice Commodity Sales Leader: Market Growth & Partnerships

TAO Foods Company, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TAO Foods Company, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Commodity Trading Sales professional to develop and manage customers for rice commodities.

The role focuses on generating sales, negotiating terms, and supporting trading activities with suppliers and buyers. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the rice market, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in commodity trading, rice trading, agricultural products, FMCG, wholesale distribution, or B2B sales.
• Experience in rice trading or agricultural commodities is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, selling, and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work with sales targets, pricing, margins, and volumes.
• Willingness to conduct field visits and meet customers and suppliers as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Highly organized, proactive, and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with rice buyers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, food manufacturers, and other potential customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the company’s customer base.
• Sell rice products based on customer requirements, including variety, grade, quality, volume, and packaging.
• Monitor rice market prices, supply and demand, competitor activities, and market trends.
• Coordinate with suppliers, traders, logistics teams, and customers to ensure smooth execution of orders.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate prices and payment terms, and close sales transactions.
• Manage the entire sales process from inquiry and quotation through order confirmation, delivery, and payment collection.
• Monitor customer orders and ensure timely delivery in coordination with operations and logistics.
• Conduct regular market visits and customer meetings to identify business opportunities and maintain relationships.
• Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, sales transactions, pricing, and market information.
• Monitor receivables and coordinate with the finance team regarding outstanding customer payments.
• Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and updates for management.
• Ensure all sales transactions comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support the trading team in sourcing and matching rice supply with customer requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales & business development

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Travel willingness

Market analysis

Field visits

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAO Foods Company, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Commodity Trading Sales professional to develop and manage customers for rice commodities.

The role focuses on generating sales, negotiating terms, and supporting trading activities with suppliers and buyers. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the rice market, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.