Senior Yellow Maize Trader

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Part of an International Trading Company Pretoria The role will report to the Head of Trading and the MD/CEO, in charge of developing and managing a physical transactions trading book in Grains, Oils and Seeds in the whole of the SADC region. We are looking for a seasoned trader 7 years plus who has experience in both physical and screen trading in Sub-Saharan Africa Duties: This trader would have to build and entertain good relationships with existing  key industry customers (millers, feed compounders), suppliers (co-ops, government officials) and service providers (brokers, transporters) through frequent visits and regular market information telephone calls.  There is an existing book with cross border clients in SA, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique Swaziland and Botswana. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing this large portfolio which included Yellow Maize and other commodities and grow the market further Suitable candidates should be in possession of a relevant degree and have a solid track record of   local AND African grain trading (both physical and screen) experience; focusing on grains and oils primarily They should also have excellent relationship skills and an existing network Candidates must be entrepreneurial as the idea is to grow the business in a competitive market.   Remuneration There is no fixed remuneration for this role as the client wants to see who they get but there is a performance linked incentive on top of salary If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. By sending your CV along with other additional documents you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities