Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
Based in Hamburg, this rolewill supportLDC's Coffee commercial strategy across Northern Europe, with a strong focus on Germany and selected neighboring markets.
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The position combines sales development, market expansion, execution excellence, and strategic insight to strengthen LDC's regional footprint and deliver sustainable growth.
The selected candidate will report to theMarketing Manager for Germany.
* Sales & Strategic Development
* Execute LDC's global coffee sales strategy for both Green and Soluble Coffee across the assigned region.
* Develop new customer accounts and nurture long‑term, strategic partnerships with existing clients.
* Support business development initiatives, including new trade flows, strategic positions, off‑take agreements, and sustainability-focused solutions.
* Promote LDC's products, capabilities, and value proposition to key customers, ensuring strong engagement and trust.
* Commercial Development
* Assess regional market needs and providecommercial solutions to your clients needs.
* Manage day‑to‑day customer relationships and respond promptly to inquiries.
* Maintainaccurateand up to datespot inventory as well as any commercial recordsand reportsthat will be neededto support commercial decisions.
* Execution
* Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of all trades, including sampling, logistics, inventory management, invoicing, exposure tracking, quality controls and claims from origin to destination.
* Implement creative and cost‑efficient logistics solutions to enhance service quality.
* Collaborate closely with traders, execution teams, origin offices, customs brokers, 3rd party warehouses, freight providers, and support functions to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
* Market Intelligence
* Gather, analyze, anddisseminatemarket intelligence on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and emerging trends within the region.
* Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for both regional and global trading teams.
Experience
Profile:
* Master's degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or Commodity Trading
* Fluent English andGermanare essential; knowledge ofRussianor Polishwill be considered a significant asset
* 3+ yearsof experience in coffee trading, merchandising,green coffeesales
* Basic understanding ofcoffee sustainability programs and certifications
* Greencoffeequalityknowledgeis a plus
* Interestin internationallogistics,tradeor commodities
* Highproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and database systems
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload under pressure
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
for the job
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertisewith outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
* Pension contributions
* Access to Training and Development
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA.
LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. xniyctf We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.