Trader - Toronto, Canada - Global Food and Ingredients In

Global Food and Ingredients In

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Global Food and Ingredients Inc.

(GFI) is a rapidly expanding Canadian company specializing in plant-based food and ingredients, with a primary focus on pulses and specialty crops.

Our product offerings include the popular Bentilia lentil-based pasta and North Lily branded legume and rice products. Committed to quality, we supply premium, high-protein plant-based ingredients to customers worldwide.

In addition, we provide ingredients for the pet food industry, catering to diverse market needs and ensuring a sustainable and wholesome approach across various sectors.

GFI is seeking two (2) Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers ("Trader") to join our team on a full time basis out of our Toronto office.

As a Trader, you will play a critical role in trading assigned commodities, developing and maintaining strong client relations, and developing a portfolio.

Reporting to the director of sales,, you will be ambitious, performance-driven and tenacious.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation Package
100% Employerpremium paid benefits from your start date
100% matched RRSP contributions (up to a max of 3% of your base salary)
3 weeks of paid time off every year
Employee Stock Option plans available
Discounted Good Life Membership for you and your family

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selling pulses and specialty crops into South Asian and MENA markets from GFI's origins, with an emphasis on products originated from GFI's farmbased procurement in Canada, the US and Mexico.
Develops and maintain a portfolio of revenuegenerated clients cold calling is essential;
Strong networking skills and regular followups with potential clients.
Build and uphold strong relationships with new & existing clients and provide 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 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
Traveling 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 focused on South Asian and MENA markets
Agricultural commodities/Pulses trading experience is an asset
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Hindi, Bangla, Urdu, and/or Arabic is preferred.
Postsecondary education in business or similar field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Flexible to work according 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 and time Management skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Willingness to travel for trade shows, conferences and other events
Phone
Mail 43 Colborne St, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3