Trader- South (PSS07728)

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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