Commercial & Sales Trainee

About the role

Join ADM's Commercial & Sales Trainee program to gain exposure to agricultural commodity markets, commercial operations, and customer‑facing activities across Africa. You will support trading, sales, marketing, and business development teams while building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support the execution of commercial strategies for trading, sales, marketing and business development.
• 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.
• Collaborate with teams across different countries, business units and functions.

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 and strong interest in commercial business, sales, marketing and the food, nutrition or agricultural industries.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; self‑motivated, results‑oriented and eager to learn.
• Fluency in English; additional African or international languages and cross‑cultural experience are valued.
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate between African countries during the program.