Trader Latin America

Do you have a strong sales drive and are you commercially minded? Are you not afraid to face a challenge or take a leap of faith? As a Trader at International Food Connectors, you will work in a dynamic, fast and commercial market. The department currently consists of 15 international colleagues, and our working language is English (both written and oral). Along with the colleagues from the Purchase/ Buyer department, you are responsible for the international wholesale. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, such as your colleagues in the Logistics, and Finance departments. Teamwork makes the dream work! Trading is our core business and the company's most fast-paced department.

Entrepreneurship is within your capacity to fulfill this role at International Food Connectors. In this role, you will build your client portfolio by creating new leads and expand the Latin America market. To engage (long-term) relationships with your current and potential clients, you'll travel frequently to maintain these partnerships. You will actively seek to establish new contacts. You’re not afraid to chase new business by actively developing and creating leads via phone, WhatsApp, or email. You do not give up easily and focus on solutions rather than problems.

Last but certainly not least, you’ll have the chance to attend different food expos around the world! International Food Connectors is frequently present at international expos, such as the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami, the Seafood Expo in Barcelona, and the Americas Expo in Guatemala.

International Food Connectors offers you:

• A temporary contract with a view to a permanent contract;

• Additional 8% holiday allowance, paid in the month of May;

• Attractive active bonus scheme. International Food Connectors offers quarterly bonus payouts based on your personally successful deals;

• You are eligible for a yearly bonus scheme (up to 15% extra based on your annual salary);

• Working from a beautiful office in Rotterdam that is also easily accessible by public transport (metro stop Wilhelminaplein);

• You will be part of a passionate and international team;

• Fun drinks for relaxation and activities for team building;

• A pension scheme with A.S.R.;

• Opportunities for travel expenses (car or public transport);

• In cooperation with BrainsFirst, we created a suitable assessment which is a key element of the recruitment process.

Your profile:

• You’re eager to travel the world;

• You’re reliable and knowledgeable;

• You have good communication skills in English (our working language is English);

• You’re flexible when working with different time zones;

• You have a hands-on mentality and a strong sense of negotiation;

• You’re stress-resistant and don’t give up easily, ever.

Would you like to come on board?

Are you excited and passionate about joining International Food Connectors? Please don’t hesitate and apply easily by sending your resumé and motivation letter. We’ll contact you as soon as possible. Would you like more information about the vacancy? Contact International Food Connectors Recruitment by emailing recruitment@ifc.eu.