Global Trade Sales Manager – Remote within Canada
Canada
Job Description
<p><strong>About Tridge:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tridge (<a href="https://www.tridge.com/" target="_blank">https://www.tridge.com/</a>)</strong> is a global agricultural trading platform that makes cross-border trade easy and frictionless. With our proprietary global sourcing hub, we go beyond matching buyers and sellers of 15,000 agricultural goods. This is facilitated through our one-stop fulfillment service that includes due diligence, supplier certificate verification, contract negotiation, packaging, shipping, customs, and many more. Powering the global sourcing hub is our data and intelligence services. Our exclusive database covers 11 million data points of agricultural goods and collects 50,000 data points each day. With greater transparency and real-time updates in price, quality, and trade volumes, Tridge removes the information asymmetry prevalent in many markets.</p>
<p>- Tridge career page: <a href="https://www.tridge.com/career" target="_blank">https://www.tridge.com/career</a></p>
<p>- Tridge official blog: <a href="https://blog.tridge.com/" target="_blank">https://blog.tridge.com/</a> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are looking for ambitious and self-driven </span><strong>Global Trading Managers</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> located in Canada for </span><strong>Agriculture and Food</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> products. This position is responsible for generating revenue and meeting sales targets. You will be achieving this by hitting the phones, utilizing Tridge’s data and intelligent services and also your existing network. You will work closely with our Global Sourcing and Distribution teams around the world to help you with sourcing and selling the products. If you are motivated, results-driven, and love challenges, we would like to meet you.</span></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Conduct market research on commodities you aim to sell</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continuously strive to increase product range</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Procure new buyers and suppliers</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build and nurture strong relations with buyers and suppliers</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Negotiate price and terms with buyers and suppliers </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prepare quotations, contracts etc.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Realize sales growth and achieve targets of revenue and margin</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continuously report to HQ on progress with tasks, sales results, market situation, etc.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>At least 3 years of trading (import/export and B2B sales) experience in frozen seafood/meat, dried fruits, or pulses sector</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in cold calling, prospecting buyers and suppliers via phone / email</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with handling inland and sea logistics (familiar with shipping documents, incoterms, custom clearance, quality inspection, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Language proficiency: English (business level) </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Candidates MUST be a Canadian citizen or a Canada Permanent Resident</strong></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Must have a valid driving license</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Working at Tridge provides the following Extra Benefits: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Work from Home:</strong> You will be engaging directly with suppliers and buyers. You will be working in your region and reporting remotely to the team lead.</li>
<li><strong>Quarterly Payouts of Incentives</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> based on profits from deals made.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Get to know more about Tridge from our press release:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/23/business/global-food-trade-tridge.html" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/23/business/global-food-trade-tridge.html</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rubyleung/2021/07/13/softbank-backed-korean-agriculture-marketplace-valued-at-500-million-after-latest-funding/" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/rubyleung/2021/07/13/softbank-backed-korean-agriculture-marketplace-valued-at-500-million-after-latest-funding/</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-korean-agrifood-trading-platform-tridge-secures-us60m-investment-to-scale-up-the-fight-against-food-insecurity-301328836.html" target="_blank">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-korean-agrifood-trading-platform-tridge-secures-us60m-investment-to-scale-up-the-fight-against-food-insecurity-301328836.html</a></li>
</ul>
Job Details
Job Category
Sales (Global Fulfillment)
Office
Canada
Location
Canada
Recruitment Process
In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. We help our customers source more safely and reliably, providing a better future for food and agricultural businesses globally, and empowering them with extensive market intelligence for better decision-making. We, therefore, wish to employ individuals whose vision is to develop a global agriculture trading market, leveraging our revolutionary platform, and accumulated data. We want every potential Tridger to feel valued and respected throughout their candidate journey.
1
Application Review
This is the first stage of Tridge’s candidate journey. Our recruiters and hiring managers will review your application to see if your skills and qualifications fit the role. We do our best to email you the result within 10 days.
2
Prescreening Interview
Our recruiter will go over your resume and ask a few questions about your skills and qualifications during a short (video) call interview.
3
Skill Match Interview
Our hiring manager will talk about the skills that are most desired by the team. The interviewer will want to understand how your past teams operated, reflect on what went well and could have been better, and your proudest achievements and challenges in your career.
4
Team Culture Fit Interview
Our department head will dive into Tridge’s values, what it’s really like to work here, and what we value in a team and organization. The interviewer will ask you about your career goals, work ethic, leadership style, and values.
5
Organizational Culture Fit Interview
In the final stage, our CEO will meet you to discuss how your vision aligns with that of Tridge’s, understand our goals and strategy, and get answers to all remaining questions. The result will be announced after the results of all your previous interviews are taken into consideration.
Please note that the recruitment process might vary depending on countries, the type of job you are applying for, and other circumstances. Our recruiter will be in touch with you beforehand should any changes occur.
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