Trader / Junior Trader

Van Rees BV is part of the Van Rees Group, established in 1819 and headquartered in the Netherlands. Van Rees distinguishes itself as one of the leading international suppliers and processors of tea. The core business is worldwide buying in bulk, blending, trading and distribution of tea. In-depth product knowledge, a sophisticated market approach and a global network form the basis for the success of the company. Offices are for instance located in Canada, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Africa. A long history has made the name Van Rees well known and recognised in the tea business. Our ambition is to support the industry and continue our expansion in the future.

The Van Rees Group forms part of ACOMO N.V. (www.ACOMO.nl), a Dutch listed trading company specialised in food products and founded in 1908. ACOMO N.V. is an international group of companies that sources, trades, treats, processes, packages and distributes conventional and organic food products and ingredients for the global food and beverage industry.

Van Rees has a transaction-oriented commercial culture and a strong international character, with respect for other people, cultures and practices taken for granted. The atmosphere is open, informal and pragmatic.

To strengthen and expand our international commercial team, we are currently looking for our office in Rotterdam, Blaak 16, for a

Trader / Junior Trader

As trader / junior trader you will be positioned in the Rotterdam head office. You will start with a thorough familiarisation period on tea and the organisation. During this period, you will learn and experience in practice the commercial aspects of our business, which includes purchasing, selling and the use of marketing tools, along with tea tasting and grading. You will be trained as a tea trading specialist for which purpose you are expected to spend time in one or more of our overseas offices.

A practical and analytical approach, initiative, creativity, perseverance, determination and an ability to think laterally are keys to becoming successful in this company. You love to communicate with clients & suppliers, whether they are based in South America, Europe or Asia.

Candidate profile:

• Higher education or graduate level;
• Educated in agriculture, food technology, business economics or similar;
• Commercial work experience (3 to 10 years);
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken, good command of the Dutch language is a big advantage;
• Affinity with soft commodities is a pre;
• Self-starter and deal maker with an instinctive commercial feeling;
• Willingness to travel is a must;
• Able to work with all nationalities and have strong customer focus;
• Good communicator and team player;
• Pragmatic attitude;
• Experience in shipping and logistics is a plus;
• Driving license B

We offer:

•  A dynamic, unique, interesting and commercial job within a key player in the global bulk tea market;
• Personal growth and advancement possibilities for a successful candidate are a natural career progression;
• Remuneration package commensurate with experience and in line with the Van Rees Group pay structure.