Tradin Organic is a global frontrunner in organic, plant-based ingredients. For more than 30 years, we have led the industry with a full-service portfolio built on unique sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and integrated processing and distribution. Our range spans cocoa, sugars and sweeteners, nuts, seeds and pulses, plant-based oils and fats, dried fruits, and fruit and vegetable purées and concentrates, plus other complementary organic plant-based ingredients. We operate in 19 countries with teams on the ground, sourcing from over 300,000 farmers and offering over 200 organic ingredients. We are a global organization with headquarters in Amsterdam and a U.S. office in Aptos, California. Tradin Organic is part of Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo), headquartered in Rotterdam and listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ACOMO). For our US team, we are looking for a Sales Executive  to join our Dry Desk Team! This is a remote position within the US. Sales Executive

As our Sales Executive you are responsible for driving sales and profitability in alignment with our strategic plan and the procurement and sales of products to your customer base. You ensure the quality of sourcing and sales, customer satisfaction, opportunity and risk assessment, departmental improvements, and information exchange with other sales and commercial team members.

Your responsibilities and objectives: Suggest new trade opportunities and product development.

Keeps track of international market developments.

Keeps track of the results and suggests corrective action plans.

Assessing customer payment risks.

Ensure optimal customer satisfaction.

Responsible for handling product complaints from customers.

Define all quality aspects towards all product providers and customers (either when buying/selling on a contract basis or otherwise).

Follows the product specifications as defined by the quality department and adheres to instructions specified by the QA Manager.

All other duties as assigned.

Ensures all suppliers meet supplier approval with the Quality Assurance Manager.

Ensures effective safety procedures, tools, and record-keeping are managed through site leadership.

Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures, and all other quality processes.

Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.

BA Business Management, Marketing, International Trade, Agriculture, or related field a plus

At least 5 years of experience in sales, international trade, or a comparable function

Knowledge and skills: Must possess a strong working knowledge of the import/export environment

Successful customer service experience

Working knowledge of ERP systems

Proficiency with MS Office

Proven communication skills – verbal and written

Successful experience finding prospects, turning prospects into leads, and leads into customers' preferred

Demonstrated experience building rapport with customers and curating durable relationships

Strong organizational skills

Thrives working in ambiguous situations

Ability to solve challenging problems

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Work with minimal direction

Benefits of working at Tradin Organic:

11 paid holidays

401(K) matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Paternity Leave

Volunteering Paid Time Off

Interested? Apply via the apply button below! Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice An Equal Opportunity Employer EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED