Agricultural Commodities Sales Executive

Responsibility

Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets within the Agricultural Commodities sector.

Build and maintain strong relationships with commodity traders, exporters, importers, processors, manufacturers, and other key industry stakeholders.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within coffee, cocoa, sugar, grains, soybean, feed ingredients, and other agricultural commodity markets.

• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.
• Generate, prepare, and follow up on quotations, proposals, and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate closely with operations and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Promote the full range of SGS testing, inspection, certification, verification, and supply chain assurance services.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, trade conferences, and networking sessions to strengthen SGS market presence.
• Maintain regular sales reporting, business forecasts, and customer activity records.
• Monitor developments within commodity trading and agricultural supply chains to identify potential growth opportunities.
• Establish and maintain long-term partnerships with clients and key decision-makers.
• Ensure compliance with SGS policies, Code of Integrity, and Health & Safety requirements.

Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture, Agribusiness, International Trade, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Development, Commercial, Commodity Trading, Agribusiness, Agricultural Supply Chain, Inspection, Testing, Certification, or related industries.

Strong understanding of agricultural commodity markets, including coffee, cocoa, sugar, grains, soybean, feed ingredients, or other agricultural raw materials.

• Proven track record in business development, sales growth, account management, or commercial activities.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills.