Marketer at Louis Dreyfus Company

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development and Growth:

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in East Africa.
• Drive profitability in the grains business line.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Negotiate and execute profitable sales deals.

Operational Oversight:

• Monitor and manage local distribution operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth business processes.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Financial Management:

• Take full ownership of the grains P&L, including cost control and reporting.
• Resolve client issues and concerns promptly.

Market Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and prepare regular reports.
• Contribute to annual budgeting processes.
• Participate in industry events and conferences.

Administrative Tasks:

• Handle purchase and sales administration.
• Support debt recovery efforts.
• Monitor port operations and regional food supply and demand.

Qualifications

Education: 

• University Degree: Agribusiness/Financial degree 
• Good computer knowledge - Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
• Background in agriculture will useful 

Experience (including number of years): 

• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Specific product knowledge 
• In depth knowledge of commodity trade 
• Understanding of Cash and Futures Markets 
• Understanding of regional and global supply/demand 
• Very good stakeholder management skills 
• Good working knowledge of Excel (formulation/models) and Microsoft Office. 
• Good understanding of macro and micro economics  
• Knowledge of finance and accounting 
• Ability to handle pressure and think quickly 
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately 
• Good mathematical knowledge