We are seeking a passionate and entrepreneurial Green Coffee Trader to join our team in Zug, Switzerland.
In this role, you will be instrumental in sourcing green coffee for our European customers (with focus on German speaking countries) and managing spot inventories. You will develop and nurture strong relationships with our export partners, farmers, and specialty coffee roasters across Europe, ensuring the supply of premium coffees that meet our clients’ exacting standards. This role requires strong market knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to act quickly in a fast‑paced commodity environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and purchase coffee from global producers, cooperatives, and exporters.
* Actively manage and optimize P&L of your own trading book.
* Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to expand our presence in the European coffee market.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with green bean roasters and customers.
* Understand customer needs and liaise effectively with quality assurance and origin teams.
* Collaborate with our offices to develop new and innovative coffee products tailored to European tastes.
* Participate actively in coffee selection and curation to ensure the highest quality offerings.
* Represent the company at industry events and trade exhibitions across Europe.
* Sell coffee to roasters, importers, and institutional clients in key markets.
* Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and quality specifications.
* Manage trading positions, price exposure, and hedging strategies using futures/options.
* Monitor global coffee market trends, supply/demand dynamics, currency fluctuations, and macroeconomic drivers.
* Maintain strong relationships with producers, shipping agents, warehouses, and buyers.
* Oversee logistics, quality control, and documentation to ensure smooth delivery.
* Collaborate with finance and risk teams to manage credit, counterparty, and operational risks.
* Identify new business opportunities and expand the company’s trading footprint.
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field. A Master’s or MBA is a plus.
* 3–7 years of proven experience in coffee or trading green beans. Or commodity trading (agricultural softs preferred). Senior trader with proven experience in green beans trading, able to migrate existing trading books.
* Strong consultative sales skills and relationship‑building capabilities.
* Strong knowledge of global coffee markets, pricing mechanisms, and trading platforms.
* Experience in risk management, hedging strategies, and futures/options.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and market signals.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
* Fluency in English and German.
* Willingness to travel internationally.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus.
* Opportunity to work in a global commodity environment.
* Exposure to international markets and leading industry players.
* Career development in a fast‑growing trading team.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance, Sales, and Purchasing
Industries
Wholesale Import and Export, International Trade and Development
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