Trading Manager - Fresh Produce

Silver Edge Arabia; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Silver Edge Arabia is seeking a Sales/Trading Manager (Fresh Produce) to lead strategic trading operations in Riyadh. You will drive profitability by analyzing market volatility, securing global supply chains, and ensuring farm-to-table quality across the portfolio.

Responsibilities include monitoring trends, developing supplier relationships, coordinating import/export with cold chain logistics, and managing P&L with a multi-million SAR scope.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fresh produce trading or agricultural commodities.
• Deep understanding of the Saudi wholesale market and SFDA/MEWA import regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing international supply chains.
• Analytical mindset capable of building P&L plans and tracking ROI.
• Ability to thrive in a busy and demanding operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Saudi fresh produce trends and forecast demand across key cities.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships across India, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Oman and Kenya.
• Coordinate complex import/export operations with cold chain logistics (air/sea/reefer).
• Own the P&L for the trading division with an annual product value of 10M SAR and operating budget of 3M SAR.
• Implement SOPs for food safety (SFDA/GSO) and ensure traceability from origin to customer.

Skills

Market intelligence

Negotiation

Global procurement

P&L management

Logistics coordination

Job description

Job Title: Sales /Trading Manager (Fresh Produce)Location: Riyadh, KSAMonthly Salary: 20,000 SAR + BenefitsReports to: Sales & Logistics Manager

Role Overview

As the Sales /Trading Manager, you will be the strategic architect of our fresh produce trading operations. Your mission is to maximize profitability by analyzing market volatility, securing international supply chains, and ensuring our products move from farm to table with uncompromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence: Monitor Saudi fresh produce trends (pricing, seasonality) across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madina to forecast demand and identify high-value opportunities.
• Global Procurement: Develop and manage supplier relationships across India, Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Oman, and Kenya.
• End-to-End Logistics: Coordinate complex import/export operations, ensuring compliance with SFDA and MEWA regulations while optimizing cold chain logistics (Air, Sea, Reefer).
• Financial Stewardship: Own the P&L for the trading division, managing an annual product value of 10M SAR and an operating budget of 3M SAR.
• Compliance & Quality: Implement SOPs for food safety (SFDA/GSO) and maintain 100% traceability from origin to customer.

The Numbers

• Annual Volume: ~200 Tons
• Portfolio Value: 10 Million SAR
• Team Leadership: 12 Direct/Indirect reports
• Suppliers: Managing a network of ~25 international partners

Requirements

• Proven experience in fresh produce trading or agricultural commodities.
• Deep understanding of the Saudi wholesale market and SFDA/MEWA import regulations.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing international supply chains.
• Analytical mindset capable of building P&L plans and tracking ROI.
• Ability to thrive in a busy and demanding operational environment.