Sales Executive - Columbia, Colombia - Global Food and Ingredients In

Descripción

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.


Responsibilities

• Develops and maintain a portfolio of revenuegenerated clients cold calling is essential;
• Strong networking skills and regularly followups with potential clients.
• Build and uphold strong relationships with new & existing clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Keeping an uptodate knowledge of the markets to ensure realtime price discovery.
• Ability to analyze market research, identify trends, and risk management strategies.
• Analyze markets ; 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 (as needed)
• Other responsibilities as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 Portuguese is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Postsecondary education in business or similar field
• 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
• Performancedriven
• Proven ability to take initiative and problemsolve
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Willingness to travel for trade shows, conferences and other events

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 6 months


Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Experience:

• International sales and trade: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)
• Spanish (required)
• Portuguese (preferred)