Trader Africa

As a Trader, you will be responsible for managing our trading activities in Africa. You will maintain relationships with existing clients and suppliers and actively develop new opportunities in the region.

You combine commercial acumen with strong market insight and negotiate international transactions from start to finish. Working closely with our internal team, you will ensure that deals are successfully concluded and long-term partnerships are established.

Job Description

You will develop and manage a network of clients and suppliers. To facilitate this, you will travel to Africa several times a year
You will identify new business opportunities and markets within the region
You will negotiate and conclude international trade contracts
You will analyse market trends and price developments
You will work closely with finance and operations to ensure transactions are properly monitored
You will manage commercial risks and monitor customer credit limits
You will regularly discuss general optimisations and opportunities with your team

Profile

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in economics, business or international studies
2–6 years’ experience as a trader or sales professional in international trade
Strong commercial skills and negotiation abilities
Excellent networking and relationship management skills
Fluency in English, Dutch and French
Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of international market dynamics
Independent, proactive and results-oriented

Reuse Trading NV is an international trading company specialising in chemical raw materials and vegetable oils. We focus on Africa and Latin America, backed by a robust logistics network. We don’t follow the beaten track, but seek smart solutions in challenging markets every day. As a result, we have been among the fastest-growing large companies in Antwerp for the past five years. Fancy growing with us?