International Fresh Produce Trade Expert for Sustainable Economic Growth
4 days ago
We are seeking an experienced International Fresh Produce Trade Expert to join our team at sequa gGmbH. As a key member of our Import Promotion Desk (IPD) project, you will play a crucial role in facilitating and increasing imports from developing and emerging countries to Europe.
Job DescriptionThis is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in the fresh produce sector, combining business acumen with a passion for sustainable economic development. Your primary responsibility will be to match IPD exporters with European buyers at various matchmaking events and activities. This involves:
- Contacting European buyers prior to events to arrange meetings onsite;
- Following up with IPD exporters to monitor the status of their business relationships with European buyers;
You will work closely with our core team based in Bonn and Berlin, as well as regional hubs in Quito, Tashkent, Casablanca, Nairobi, and Abidjan.
RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least 10 years of practical experience in the fresh produce sector, preferably in Europe or IPD partner countries like Brazil, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, and Peru;
- Excellent knowledge of quality and market requirements, prices, and sales channels in the European market for fresh produce;
- A proven network among European fresh produce importers, distributors, and wholesalers, which you are willing to utilize in promoting IPD exporters and sharing contacts;
- Long-term experience in consulting agricultural production companies, particularly in emerging and developing markets;
- Experience in trade promotion between emerging and developing markets and Europe is an asset;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- An excellent command of written and spoken English (knowledge of other languages relevant to IPD partner countries and European importers is an asset).
We offer a competitive daily rate for this exciting opportunity, reflecting your value to our organization. If you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and relevant references.
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Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom sequa gGmbH Full timesequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation focused on capacity development, vocational education, and private sector promotion. In collaboration with the German private sector, sequa has implemented programmes and projects since 1991, leveraging its expertise in trade promotion and market access.About the Project:sequa gGmbH, in...
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Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom sequa gGmbH Full timeAbout the Projectsequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. Since 1991, sequa has carried out programmes and projects of international cooperation in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations (BMOs), vocational...
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Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom sequa gGmbH Full timesequa gGmbH, a globally operating non-profit development organisation, is seeking an experienced professional to support its Import Promotion Desk (IPD) project.The IPD aims to facilitate and sustainably increase imports from developing and emerging countries to Europe, strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and building sustainable economic...
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Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom sequa gGmbH Full timesequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. The organization has been carrying out programmes and projects of international cooperation since 1991 in close collaboration with the German private sector. sequa offers know-how and long-term experience in capacity development for chambers and associations, vocational education and...
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Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom sequa gGmbH Full timeAbout the Projectsequa gGmbH is a globally operating non-profit development organisation. We have been carrying out programmes and projects of international cooperation since 1991 in close collaboration with the German private sector. Our organisation is based in Bonn, Germany, and we employ over 100 persons. We reported a turnover of EUR 71m in 2022.We are...
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