Trader

Global Food and Ingredients Inc. ("GFI") is a fast-growing, Canadian plant-based food and ingredients company focused on pulses and specialty crops. We supply premium plant-based high protein ingredients to customers around the world and are also launching a direct-to-consumer line of plant-based products in North America.

GFI is committed to building a leading organization that does business differently. We have ambitious goals and our team is the key to our success. GFI fosters a work culture that promotes happiness, teamwork, trust, work-life balance and success for our employees.

We are currently recruiting for a Trader in Hermosillo, Mexico.
- Selling pulses and specialty crops into European markets from GFI’s origins, with an emphasis on products originated from GFI’s farm-based procurement in Canada, the US and Mexico.
- Develops and maintain a portfolio of revenue-generated clients - cold calling is essential;
- Strong networking skills and regularly follow-ups with potential clients.
- Build and uphold strong relationships with new & existing clients and providing excellent customer service.
- Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of the markets to ensure real-time price discovery.
- Ability to analyze market research, identify trends, and risk management strategies.
- Analyze markets and monitor market trends to capitalize on purchasing and sales opportunities to maximize profitability.
- Strong team player, working with other traders on execution, contributing to fostering a positive work culture and experience.
- Knowing the specifics of current inventory, including expected deliveries
- Assisting management with planning and budgeting
- Travelling for trade shows, conferences and other events
- Other responsibilities as required or assigned

**Qualifications**:

- 2+ years of experience and knowledge in International sales and trade
- Agricultural commodities/Pulses trading experience is an asset
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is required
- Fluency in French is an asset
- Post-secondary education in business or similar field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Flexible to work accordingly to different time zones.
- Reliable, ethical and professional
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to develop effective working relationships
- Able to work independently, within company policies and guidelines
- Performance-driven
- Proven ability to take initiative and problem-solve
- Strong attention to detail and time Management skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Willingness to travel for trade shows, conferences and other events
- Phone - (416) 628-8131
- Mail - 43 Colborne St, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 83116, Hermosillo, Son.: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your salary expectation?

**Experience**:

- International Logistics: 2 years (required)
- Logistics: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person