Job description

A commercial trading position within Europe, in a versatile environment, where you can excel to the fullest! Do you like challenges and quick decisions and dare to take risks? Then get in touch with us! 

As a Trader / Account Manager, you are responsible for the sales and procurement of liquid dairy commodities. You analyze the European market, determine market strategy, prepare offers, and close orders with customers and suppliers. You are actively finding new accounts and continuously in contact with existing customers. You share relevant information with your commercial colleagues to exploit opportunities, share market developments, anticipate them, and minimize risks. You follow up on contracts in close cooperation with the support of your logistics, finance and quality colleagues.
Approximately 20% of your time is spent traveling.
You will work from our office in Arnhem.

The ideal profile

You are challenged by moving in a rapidly developing and international business field. With your result-oriented attitude, you will keep going until you reach your goal. You enjoy closing deals in a dynamic, international business-to-business trading field and are able to build long-term relationships. You are willing to travel and feel comfortable in an informal environment with young professionals. Your numerical understanding and abstraction skills are good, as well as your communication. You bring relevant sales experience from a B2B environment.

What do you bring to be successful

• A Bachelor's and/or University Degree;
• 2 to 5 years of sales work experience;
• Good command of English and French;
• Entrepreneurial and commercially driven;
• Quick decision-making and strategic insight;
• Persuasive and market-oriented;
• In possession of driving license B;
• You live in the Netherlands or Germany; 
• You are full-time available.

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!