Junior Trader - Polish market

Rotterdam, reference 2025-00934

Job description

Are you a dynamic and driven professional with a passion for commodity trading? We're looking for a Junior Trader to join our client's team, focusing on the polish market.
In the role of Junior Trader you are continuously informed about what is happening in the dairy market. This includes price developments in the physical global dairy market as well as in the international financial markets for dairy commodities. Additionally, you are aware of relevant economic, political, and market/product developments. You will gain this knowledge by maintaining daily contact with your relationships, regularly visiting them and fully (wanting to) understand the local markets. With this knowledge, you advise the clients' existing and future relations on purchase and sales (strategy) and take the lead in acquiring new business. Together with your commercial colleagues, you help to maintain and expand the network of clients and suppliers. 
 Your responsibilities include:

• You are commercially responsible for the clients and suppliers in your assigned markets  You will advise the clients and suppliers on procurement and sales strategies based on your acquired market knowledge 
• You will buy and sell the clients commodities and conduct the related negotiations 
• You will acquire new clients and suppliers 
• You will play a strategic role in position decisions (long/short) 
• You will create purchase and sales contracts and follow up in collaboration with the logistics, quality, and finance departments  

Requirements

You are a mature, driven, and proactive individual who thrives in a small, fast-paced team environment. You take initiative naturally and enjoy responsibility. You’re commercially minded, solution-oriented, and able to perform under pressure.You're not just good with numbers — you're great with people, too. Whether it’s on the phone or across the table, you can build trust, read the room, and move conversations forward.You love the trading game and are excited by the dynamic nature of the commodity world — especially in sectors like dairy. You understand that mindset and ownership matter more than titles.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO/WO) or equivalent — but proven commercial instinct matters more than formal education
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in preferably trading or commercial roles, with a proven commercial drive demonstrated through internships, part-time roles, or extracurricular activities.
• Willingness to travel internationally and actively engage with clients and suppliers, both via phone and in person.
• Fluency in English and Polish (C2 level)
• A team player with strong attention to detail.
• Solution-oriented and able to perform well under pressure.

Working conditions

• Competitive salary + bonus 
• A good pension scheme 
• 25 vacation days 
• Mobile phone 
• Laptop 
• Travel allowance 
• An office in the center of Rotterdam with the flexibility to partly work from home
• Growth opportunities within a fast-growing and professional organization 
• A dynamic and modern working atmosphere where teamwork is crucial 

Work location

Rotterdam

Company description

Our client is a young trading organization that plays a central role in the dynamic European dairy sector.

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Recruiter contact

Rebecka Pojkas, Den Haag
rebecka.pojkas@undutchables.nl
+31 (0)638614194