Sales - Trader | French

Harderwijk (hybrid), reference 2024-01687

Job description

As a Trader in the French market, you will play a key role in our client’s growth strategy. Your responsibility will be to strengthen their purchasing position in France by acquiring metal products from key suppliers.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Analyzing market trends and providing strategic insights
  • Creating and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective clients
  • Navigating changing market conditions while addressing supplier needs
  • Managing high-value weekly trades using market intelligence and internal data
  • Leading negotiations, setting prices, and overseeing purchasing, delivery, and settlement processes
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

You will work with a team of 12 traders, collaborating across multiple markets, including Dutch, Belgian, and French. They value a proactive approach and foster a positive environment, not only for business success but also to contribute to a more sustainable future for the metals industry.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • minimum of 2 years up to 5 years of commercial experience is a MUST (trading experience is a strong plus)
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Fluent in French (C2) speaking and writing is a MUST
  • Proficiency in Dutch and/or English is a plus
  • A driven, results-oriented mindset with a passion for the industry

Working conditions

  • A direct contract from our client
  • Competitive salary (€3,500 – €5,500 per month)
  • Performance-based bonus
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • 25 vacation days annually
  • Company Pension Plan
  • Lease car plan

Salary from: €3500,-
Salary to: €5500,-

Work location

Harderwijk (hybrid)

Company description

Our client is committed to sustainability, specializing in trading waste metals and transforming them into high-quality metal products.

Good to know

If you are interested in this vacancy, you can apply by clicking on the button above. Your application will be sent directly to the recruiter in charge. IMPORTANT: if you are not yet registered with Undutchables we kindly ask you to do so. Your information will be handled in the strictest confidence and your CV will not be sent to a company unless you have given prior permission.We will invite you for an extensive interview, as soon as any potential job opportunities arise. We will advise you on issues regarding employment in the Netherlands. Then, if possible, we will introduce you to a prospective company and provide support during the selection procedure.

Recruiter contact

Srinarty Laa Baan, Amsterdam
[email protected]
+31(0)6-34154091
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Srinarty Laa Baan
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E: [email protected]
T: +31(0)6-34154091
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