Marketer

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

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 

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​

• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

• Private Pension contributions

• Access to Training and Development

• Access to Concierge Partnerships

• Meals for some employees in the assets

• Transport for employees in the asset facilities

• Private Medical Insurance 

• 21 Days leave 

• Life Insurance