Key Skills

Job Description

Are you passionate about international trade, have experience in sales, and are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you energetic, commercially minded, and not afraid to take responsibility? Then the role of Trader Canada / USA at Kühne + Heitz could be exactly what you are looking for! About Kühne + Heitz We are traders through and through. Since 1974, we have been trading meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and dairy products worldwide. We buy directly from producers and sell to importers and wholesalers in more than 100 countries. Our reputation is built on sharp commercial insight, reliability, and decisive action. From our office in Dordrecht, a dedicated team of young and experienced traders works with the global market every day. We also have purchasing and sales offices in Germany and the United Kingdom. Our organisation has short lines of communication, an informal atmosphere, and ambitious goals. What will you do as a (Junior) Trader? The world is your playing field! As a (Junior) Trader, you will be responsible for identifying and capitalising on commercial opportunities within your assigned sales region or product portfolio. You will negotiate with suppliers and customers on a daily basis, adapt your approach to different cultures, and build long-term business relationships. You will analyse market opportunities and risks, develop new product-market combinations, and close deals with a strong focus on results. You will work closely with colleagues in purchasing, sales, and logistics to ensure that every deal is successfully completed. You will remain responsible for your deals from initial negotiations through to final completion. Dynamics, speed, and commercial acumen are at the heart of this role. You will travel approximately four to five weeks per year to visit suppliers and customers and attend international trade fairs to expand your network. Entrepreneurship, confidence, and commercial insight are essential to your success. Your responsibilities As a Trader, your daily responsibilities will include: Growing revenue through existing and new products within your assigned market or portfolio. Maintaining strong international relationships with suppliers and customers. Identifying and analysing market developments on both the purchasing and sales sides. Developing new product-market combinations. Negotiating and closing deals while carefully balancing profitability and risk. Working closely with colleagues in trading and logistics to ensure the smooth and successful execution of deals. Who are we looking for? You are a native English speaker from Canada or the United States, with an excellent understanding of the North American market. Additional languages, particularly Dutch, are an advantage. You are legally authorised to work in the Netherlands and do not require employer-sponsored visa or work permit support, either now or in the future. You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in business, commerce, or a related field. You have 1–3 years of relevant work experience. You are proactive, recognise commercial opportunities, and know how to turn them into results. You have experience in a commercial role or an international trading environment. You are entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and decisive. You have strong analytical and communication skills. You are resilient under pressure, determined, and hands-on. You are ready to build your career in a fast-paced, international environment. Why Kühne + Heitz? A flat organisational structure with short communication lines and an informal culture. Plenty of opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Daily international contact with people from different cultures. A competitive salary, and as a Junior Trader, you will naturally know how to negotiate! Excellent secondary employment benefits, including a pension scheme with no employee contribution and a profit-sharing scheme, among others. A company car, depending on your starting level and professional development. A high degree of freedom, responsibility, and independence in your role. Ready to take on the challenge? Ready to take your trading career to the next level? Send your CV and a short motivation letter to [email protected]. Have questions? Call our recruiter on +31 (0)78 632 12 26. Want to learn more about Kühne + Heitz? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. 👉 Follow us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/knh-lnkd 👉 Explore more vacancies: http://bit.ly/knh-job Please note: This is an on-site position at our office at Wilgenbos 20, Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Working remotely from Canada or the United States is not an option for this role.

Core Responsibilities

Grow revenue in the assigned market or product portfolio by identifying opportunities, developing new product-market combinations, and negotiating profitable deals with suppliers and customers. Manage deals from initial negotiations through completion, working with trading and logistics colleagues while building international business relationships.

Requirements

Applicants must be native English speakers from Canada or the United States, have a strong understanding of the North American market, and be legally authorised to work in the Netherlands without employer-sponsored visa or work permit support. A bachelor's or master's degree in business, commerce, or a related field and 1–3 years of relevant commercial or international trading experience are required, along with strong analytical, communication, and entrepreneurial skills.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme With No Employee Contribution
• Profit-Sharing Scheme
• Company Car
• Personal Growth and Professional Development