Since 2009 Wegdam Food Link is a successful and fast-growing food trading company, operating from the Netherlands (Haaksbergen), Brazil, Poland and Spain. From these locations we trade worldwide quality food products.
To support our growth strategy, we are always looking for commercial talent. As a Junior Trader, you will start working alongside experienced traders who will help you find your way in the international food business. You will be responsible for food sourcing all over the world as well as sales on both existing markets and new markets. In other words; you get the opportunity to develop your own business.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain (existing) profitable business relationships
- Develop new business and build your own portfolio of customers worldwide
- Identify and monitor market and product developments
- Recognize new chances and market potential
- Travel several times per year to suppliers and clients
- Travel several times per year to international food exhibitions worldwide
- Work closely in a driven young team with experienced people
Your profile:
- HBO / academic degree
- 0-3 years commercial experience
- Fluent in English, both written and verbally. Extra languages like French are a pre.
- Strong communication skills
- Pro-active, a hands-on and self-starting mentality
- Willing to travel
What we offer:
- Attractive salary and secondary conditions
- A pleasant and informal working atmosphere with lots of opportunities to develop yourself
- Flexibility
- The opportunity to build up your own worldwide network
- A company gym on the top floor on the office tower and a nice bar on the 2nd floor!
Do you like to work for an international operating company and do you feel comfortable working with ambitious people in an informal team? Please send us your cv and motivation letter. We look forward to meeting you!