Agricultural Commodity Trader

Title: Agricultural Commodities Trader (North/West African Markets)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Base Commensurate w/ Experience + Direct Commission
Location: Egypt, Tunisia or Nigeria

Imperium Commodity Search is retained by a cross-asset agricultural commodity trading house, headquartered in Dubai and seeking sales-side expansion in regional centres across the Asian and African markets. The company is experienced in the trading of Grains, Edible Oils, Oil Seeds and Fertilizers across the Black Sea, Mediterranean, Middle East with exclusive supply side/procurement relationships in the Eastern European region.  This company was founded by 3 experienced professionals, possessing a wealth of experience with major agricultural trading houses, who applied their excellent network and fundamental understanding to build this rapidly growing trading company.

With a unique payout structure and serious upside potential, our client offers a direct payout on tonnage with a clear and transparent commission scheme; a fresh approach to the more typical discretionary and opaque bonus structures the ags market has grown accustomed to.

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Agricultural Commodities Trader with a focus on regional and local markets who can identify and execute trade opportunities in North and West Africa (Egypt, Tunisia and Nigeria), working closely with local buyers to optimize sales strategies for agricultural commodities (in grains, oil seeds, edible oils, fertilizer etc.)

You will be:

• Building and Maintaining relationships with local processors and buyers, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain across the grain space
• Monitoring local and regional market trends, including crop yields, pricing, supply-demand dynamics, and relevant regulatory updates
• Negotiating sale contracts for agricultural products, securing optimal terms that align with the company’s profitability goals
• Developing a network of logistics and transport providers to ensure efficient, cost-effective movement of goods
• Analyzing market data and provide insights to support decision-making in pricing, purchasing, and sales strategies
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies

We would love to speak to you if you have:

• 8+ Years’ Experience in a trading or sales position within physical grains/agricultural products (wheat, corn, grains, oil seeds, edible oils, fertilizers etc.)
• Proven experience in agricultural commodities trading, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a track record of successful contract negotiations
• Proficiency in using market analysis tools, and an ability to translate insights into trading strategies
• A strong reputation in the market
• An existing network within the local agricultural market
• Fluency in English

To arrange a confidential discussion around this opportunity, please contact Zuzana Zvolenská:
Email: zuzana.zvolenska@imperiumcs.com
Tel: +44 (0)203 927 5090 (UK)