Overview

Our client is an established and profitable full-spectrum Agriculture company located in Dar es salaam. We are searching for a motivated and experienced Grain Trader to be an integral part of their grain marketing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and strengthen existing long-term customer relationships.
• Develop and grow existing key vendor and industry relationships, and new product sources, to ensure the supply of quality products.
• Maintain and expand existing client base and research new potential markets.
• Coordinate with producers and cleaning plants to purchase crops for domestic contracts and export.
• Purchase correct grades of grains for domestic contracts and exports.
• Ensure delivery of products on time, to the stipulated destination.
• Trade on your account, domestic or international, as opportunities arise.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Logistics departments.
• The company may assign other duties from time to time. 

Key Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• 5+ years of demonstrated successful experience in buying and trading grains, cereals, or other related agricultural products.
• Proven ability to build strong Farmer & Grain Elevator relations.
• An understanding of rules and regulations for purchasing and exporting crops.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of inspection processes for products.
• Relevant business contacts with the ability to build a strong and profitable book of business quickly.
• Strong phone sales skills with an assertive approach
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with contacts at all levels.
• Ability to travel across the country to visit farming operations, inspect grain bin contents, inspect fields, and grade grain for potential sales/purchases.
• A good understanding of logistics for moving products.
• Strong business acumen, a team approach, professionalism, strong business ethics, creativity, and persistence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Knowledge of, or experience in the Tanzania market, and the Swahili language ability is an asset.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel).