Coffee Sales Trader

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Based in Hamburg , this role will support LDC’s coffee commercial strategy across Northern Europe, with a strong focus on Germany and selected neighbouring markets. The position combines sales development, market expansion, execution excellence, and strategic insight to strengthen LDC’s regional footprint and deliver sustainable growth. The selected candidate will report to the Marketing Manager for Germany.

Missions and duties

• Sales & Strategic Development
  • Execute LDC’s global coffee sales strategy for both Green and Soluble Coffee across the assigned region.
  • Develop new customer accounts and nurture long‑term, strategic partnerships with existing clients.
  • Support business development initiatives, including new trade flows, strategic positions, off‑take agreements, and sustainability‑focused solutions.
  • Promote LDC’s products, capabilities, and value proposition to key customers, ensuring strong engagement and trust.
• Commercial Development
  • Assess regional market needs and provide tailored commercial solutions.
  • Manage day‑to‑day customer relationships and respond promptly to inquiries.
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date SPOT inventory lists to support commercial decisions.
• Execution
  • Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of all trades, including logistics, inventory management, invoicing, exposure tracking, and quality control from origin to destination.
  • Implement creative and cost‑efficient logistics solutions to enhance service quality.
  • Collaborate closely with traders, execution teams, origin offices, freight providers, and support functions to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.

Gather, analyze, and disseminate market intelligence on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and emerging trends within the region. Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for both regional and global trading teams.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or Commodity Trading
• Fluent English and German are essential; knowledge of Russian or Polish will be considered a significant asset
• 3+ years of experience in coffee trading, merchandising, green coffee sales
• Basic understanding of coffee sustainability programs and certifications
• Green coffee quality knowledge is a plus
• Interest in international logistics, trade or commodities
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload under pressure
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.