Senior International Trader

Senior International Trader
Sanderson is working with a well known FMCG, and they're looking for a Senior International Trader to join their team.
Job Purpose: The trade of raw meat and meat products across all 4 species in a variety of formats
Reports to: Commercial Manager
Location: Naas, Co Kildare

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

• Revenue and margin generation against agreed targets
• Build and maintain long term positive strong and profitable relationships with new and existing customers
• Implement efficient account planning and reporting
• Manage stock / production levels in conjunction with the Commercial Manager
• Work closely with other functions within the business such as procurement of products for trade
• Maximise business reach across all markets and sectors worldwide
• Support and execute the overall company and product strategies
• Represent the company as one of the leading suppliers of commodity, retail, niche and ingredients protein products
• Worldwide travel required for this role
• Ability to guide and mentor new talent within the team

Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience:

• Minimum of at least 5+ years sales executive experience and a proven track record within the Agri-food sector
• Proven track record in trading in line with agreed targets
• Extensive knowledge of the protein trading landscape
• Experience and understanding of worldwide markets
• Full driver's license, valid passport and be prepared for extensive worldwide travel
• Strong motivation skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
• Good sound commercial understanding of business environments
• Experience in an international environment
• Highly organised and structured
• Social competence essential with a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing approach