Trader- South

Job Description

About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Trader - South for a leading global business group with a significant presence in the agricultural sector, particularly in Africa. It is recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated agricultural supply chain groups. Its operations span a wide range of activities, including procurement, processing, warehousing, transportation, and distribution of various commodities

Job Purpose

The role will be responsible for driving business growth through strategic partnerships and market expansion in Bulk sales, B2B, and GT revenue channels. This role requires a deep understanding of the agricultural commodity landscape, coupled with relationship-building and sales operational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Risk Management:

- Maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics, mandi trends, seasonal fluctuations, and government policies (like MSP, import/export regulations)
- Recommend strategies to hedge risks related to price volatility, stock holding, and logistics
- Track market prices daily and identify profitable arbitrage or trading opportunities (domestic & export sales)
- Conduct regular market visits to monitor price trends, crop conditions, and availability

Trading & Sales

- Develop and manage a network of suppliers, farmers, agents, and commodity exchanges contacts across South India for raw pulses procurement
- Negotiate and close bulk deals for pulses (raw and processed) with wholesalers, institutional buyers, and exporters
- Ensure raw material procurement is aligned with processing plant requirements and quality standards
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for bulk sales

Coordination With Internal Teams

- Coordinate closely with the production, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure smooth inventory flow and dispatch
- Provide timely and accurate forecasts and plans for commercial operations to internal stakeholders

Educational Qualifications And Experience

- Professional qualification in Agriculture Business Management
- 3+ years of experience from an agri-commodity trading business (Pulses commodity preferred)
- Networking ability in the regional agri-commodity market
- Fluency in English and Southern vernacular is a must (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada)
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Communication and presentation skills
- Experience in bulk sales is required

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