Business Lead - Edible Nuts

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The Opportunity

Our client is a premier global agri-commodity merchant with an annual turnover exceeding US$3 billion. They specialize in trading and processing more than 30 commodities, including pulses, grains, oilseeds, animal feed, edible nuts, and sugar, across a network of 50 countries. In recent years, the company has expanded its focus to include the development of innovative plant-based ingredients and products. They are currently seeking an experienced leader to join themas Business Lead - Edible Nuts in Dubai, UAE.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full P&L for the cashew and sesame seed business of the assigned region.
• Develop and execute trading strategies to maximise profitability and market share while making independent decisions on pricing, risk and volume.
• Originate cashew and sesame seeds from West Africa and sell into assigned markets, managing price negotiation, contracts, logistics and risk.
• Ensure consistent supply pipeline for direct export and internal processing, originating directly from farmers, cooperatives and local agents in West Africa.
• Oversee and manage local teams in West Africa (buying agents, quality control, logistics coordinators), ensuring effective performance, training and accountability.
• Leverage both existing and future processing assets in West Africa to drive profitability—improving margins, securing supply and capturing value—while collaborating with operations teams.

*responsibilities are truncated and non-exhaustive.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and above in Business, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in physical agricultural products, with 5–8 recent years trading cashew and sesame seeds.
• Proven track record of profitable trading performance and P&L ownership.
• Established, extensive global client networks.
• Prior experience managing local teams on the ground in West Africa.
• Excellent spoken and written English; conversational French is highly advantageous for communicating with local teams.

If you are excited about this opportunity, apply NOW!

Due to high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will keep candidates not shortlisted for future suitable opportunities.

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