International Commodity Trader
International Commodity Trader – Meat
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and commercially driven International Commodity Trader – Meat & Protein to join a dynamic trading team in Naas. This role involves trading raw meat and meat products across all four species, in a variety of formats, with responsibility for delivering against ambitious revenue and margin targets.
You will play a central role in strengthening global customer relationships, maximising reach across multiple markets, and supporting the wider commercial strategy. This position offers extensive worldwide travel and the chance to develop within a fast-paced international environment.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver revenue and margin growth in line with agreed targets.
- Build, manage, and maintain strong, profitable relationships with customers worldwide.
- Implement efficient account planning, reporting, and forecasting.
- Align stock and production planning with customer requirements.
- Collaborate closely with procurement and cross-functional teams.
- Expand reach across diverse markets and sectors worldwide.
- Represent the business as a trusted supplier of high-quality protein products.
- Support and mentor new talent within the trading team.
- Undertake extensive worldwide travel to meet business and customer needs.
- 5+ years’ proven sales or trading experience in the Food Sector
- A successful track record of achieving commercial targets.
- In-depth knowledge of the protein trading landscape.
- International trading experience with strong cultural awareness.
- Full driver’s license and valid passport; flexibility to travel globally.
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and planning skills.
- Outstanding communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal.
- Highly motivated, ambitious, and resilient, with strong organisational skills.
- A team player with the ability to build trust and long-lasting partnerships.
- Openness and honesty.
- Integrity and loyalty.
- Customer focus and flexibility.
- Dynamic, driven, and results-oriented.
- Reliable, approachable, and a strong team player.
- Play a key role in a growing global trading business.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Gain exposure to worldwide markets and cultures through extensive travel.
- Competitive package with scope for long-term career progression.
- Interested?
If you’re an ambitious trader with a passion for the Protein Food Industry and the drive to succeed on a global stage, we’d love to hear from you.