Junior Sales Officer - Instant Coffee
- Full-time
- Company: Sucafina
Company Description
Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,500 employees in 44 countries, we help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions. We embed technology, innovation, and sustainability throughout the supply chain, creating shared value for all by Investing in Farmers, Caring for People, and Protecting Our Planet. For more information, visit www.sucafina.com.
Job Description
- Support and progressively assume responsibility in instant coffee trading activities, balancing profitability and risk
- Develop new customers and markets, contributing to sales targets and growth
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply–demand dynamics for soluble coffee
- Assist in contract negotiation and execution in compliance with company policies
- Coordinate with logistics, finance, R&D, and quality teams to ensure smooth trade execution to customers
- Other tasks assigned by Line Managers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field with good academic records; Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Commodity Trading (e.g. coffee, soybeans, agricultural products) are welcome.
- Strong command of verbal and written English
- Basic knowledge of pricing, hedging, and risk management concepts
- Familiarity with trade execution processes, including tenders and key contract terms
- Understanding of logistics flows and planning/production processes supporting trade execution
Additional Information
Role Summary: The Instant Coffee Trader supports physical instant coffee trading and sales activities through market monitoring, pricing and contract execution, risk awareness, and relationship management with suppliers and customers. The position requires a solid understanding of the coffee market, strong communication and negotiation skills, and close coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined and timely execution in line with SUCAFINA’s commercial objectives.