Export Trader

This isn't your typical export sales role. We're looking for someone with a genuine trader mentality. Someone who thrives on reading the market, making commercial decisions, negotiating hard, and finding opportunities where others don't. If you enjoy analysing global supply and demand, understanding pricing movements, and maximising margin, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. You’ll join a successful New Zealand exporter with a strong international presence. Rather than inheriting one fixed territory, you’ll work across a range of international markets that evolve as the business grows, giving you exposure to different regions and commercial challenges. This is a role where commercial judgement matters. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, backed by an experienced team in a business that values initiative over hierarchy. What's involved Manage and grow international customer relationships across export markets Trade products into global markets while maximising margin and profitability Monitor international market conditions, commodity pricing and supply and demand trends Negotiate pricing and long-term commercial agreements Identify new business opportunities and develop existing customers Work closely with planning, logistics and finance to ensure successful execution Travel internationally approximately 3 to 4 times per year to visit customers and develop business We're looking for someone who: Thinks commercially before they think operationally Loves negotiating and isn't afraid to back themselves Can read a market and identify opportunities others may miss Enjoys working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change Builds strong customer relationships while still protecting margin Is comfortable making decisions with confidenceHas experience in international trading or export sales Your background could include: Meat, dairy or seafood exports, agricultural commodities, ingredients or commodity trading, or another export-focused trading environment This role is not suited to traditional FMCG sales backgrounds. We're looking for someone who understands trading, commercial risk and margin generation rather than brand or retail account management. What's on offer Competitive base salary plus annual discretionary bonus with a consistent history of being paid Exposure to developing international markets across Asia, the Middle East and Africa A flat, down-to-earth culture where good ideas are valued over job titles A high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact If you're commercially sharp, enjoy international business, and have the instincts of a trader, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr