Coffee Junior Destination Trader at LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY ASIA PTE LTD

Şişli, Marmara Region, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Development, Market Expansion, Execution Excellence, Strategic Insight, Customer Relationship Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Market Intelligence, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Data Science, Commodity Trading, Detail-Oriented, Self-Starter

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. Job Description Based in Istanbul, this role will support LDC’s Green and Soluble Coffee commercial strategy across the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa), with a strong focus on Turkey, the Middle East, and potential coverage of Central Asia. The position combines sales development, market expansion, execution excellence, and strategic insight to strengthen LDC’s footprint and deliver sustainable value. You will work closely with, and report to, the Coffee Destination Trader leading the region, also based in Istanbul— ensuring proximity, collaboration, and strong local support. Your future missions: Sales & Strategic Development Execute LDC’s global coffee sales strategy for both Green and Soluble Coffee across the assigned region. Develop new customer accounts and nurture long‑term, strategic partnerships with existing clients. Support business development initiatives, including new trade flows, strategic positions, off‑take agreements, and sustainability-focused solutions. Promote LDC’s products, capabilities, and value proposition to key customers, ensuring strong engagement and trust. Commercial Development Assess regional market needs and provide commercial solutions to your clients needs. Manage day‑to‑day customer relationships and respond promptly to inquiries. Maintain accurate and up to date spot inventory as well as any commercial records and reports that will be needed to support commercial decisions. Execution Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of all trades, including sampling, logistics, inventory management, invoicing, exposure tracking, quality controls and claims from origin to destination. Implement creative and cost‑efficient logistics solutions to enhance service quality. Collaborate closely with traders, execution teams, origin offices, customs brokers, 3rd party warehouses, freight providers, and support functions to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. Market Intelligence Gather, analyze, and disseminate market intelligence on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and emerging trends within the region. Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for both regional and global trading teams. Qualifications Your profile: Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or Commodity Trading. Fluent English and Turkish are essential; knowledge of Arabic or Russian will be considered a significant asset. Interest in international logistics, trade or commodities. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload under pressure. Self-starter with the ability to work independently. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills. Additional Information Diversity & Inclusion LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Sustainability Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us What We Offer We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world. Our Benefits Competitive salary and benefits Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles) Access to Training and Development Years of Work Experience: 5 - 8

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Responsibilities

The role involves executing LDC’s coffee sales strategy and developing new customer accounts while managing day-to-day customer relationships. Additionally, it includes coordinating trade execution and gathering market intelligence to inform trading strategies.