Sales Trainee – Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

This Sales Trainee program offers hands‑on exposure to agricultural commodity markets and commercial operations across Africa. You will support trading, sales, marketing and business development teams while building a foundation for a long‑term career in the food and nutrition sector.

Key responsibilities

• Gain exposure to commodity markets, commercial operations and customer‑facing activities across Africa.
• Support trading, sales, marketing and business development teams in executing commercial strategies.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, supply‑and‑demand dynamics, customer needs and competitive landscapes.
• Participate in pricing, contract management, logistics coordination and risk‑management activities.
• Work on strategic projects and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Learn ADM’s value chain, products, operations and commercial processes.
• Collaborate with teams across different countries, business units and functions.
• Identify growth opportunities and deliver value to customers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Food Technology or a related field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Strong interest in commercial business, sales, marketing, customer engagement, market analysis and the food, nutrition or agricultural industries.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented and eager to learn.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English; additional African or international languages are highly valued.
• International, multicultural or cross‑cultural experience is an advantage.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate between African countries during the program.

Required skills