Hoogwegt is the world leader in trading dairy and plant-based products and food ingredients. With over 60 years of expertise, a unique global network, and a team of approximately 475 enthusiastic employees, we generate an annual turnover of around 4 billion euros.

Our Dairy Essentials Business Unit operates in more than 130 countries and trades approximately 700,000 tons of dairy raw materials annually, which are essential for products like yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and chocolate.

Curious about what we do? Learn more at www.hoogwegt.com

Job description

As an Export Manager / Trader you are responsible for buying and selling milk powders and other dairy products. You will be in close and regular contact with buyers, suppliers, colleagues in your own office and in sister companies. With your direct colleagues, you coordinate the business. You will become responsible for a package of existing and new customers. You will need to travel regularly to visit your customers/markets, on average approximately one week per month. You will be based in Arnhem.

The ideal profile

You become our Export Manager because you are commercially strong, enjoy closing deals in a dynamic, international trading environment, and you are able to build long-term relationships. You are result-driven and you like challenges, autonomy and taking initiative. You like the variety and you have a great and demonstrable interest in other cultures and you know you have to be flexible in that sense. You feel comfortable in an informal work environment with young professionals. Your numerical insight and abstraction skills are good, as is your communication. Do you also dare to take risks? And do you want to grow within the international Hoogwegt network? Hoogwegt is happy to offer you the next step in your career!

Job requirements:

• University or bachelor's degree
• At least 1 to 5 years of commercial work experience
• Good command of the Dutch, English and preferably an extra language
• Living in The Netherlands

Our offer

At Hoogwegt, we believe your career should be as dynamic as the market we operate in. That's why we offer:

• An informal and open company culture where you can be yourself;
• The freedom to shape your work in your own way;
• Numerous opportunities for personal growth and development;
• Tailored training and education specific to your role;
• A warm welcome from experienced and enthusiastic colleagues who will help you navigate our organization;
• Excellent employment benefits, including attractive arrangements for variable compensation, pension, leave, and collective insurance;
• A challenging sports program with boot camp, running, or yoga under professional guidance;
• An ideal location in a modern office opposite Arnhem Central Station, easily accessible by public transport.

Ready to take your next career step with a market leader? We look forward to receiving your CV and cover letter!

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.