Sales Trainee – Agricultural Commodities

About the role

A trainee position in Nairobi, Kenya, offering exposure to agricultural commodity markets, commercial operations and customer-facing activities across Africa. The role supports trading, sales, marketing and business development teams in executing commercial strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyse market trends, supply and demand dynamics, customer needs and competitive landscapes.
• Take part in pricing, contract management, logistics coordination and risk management activities.
• Work on strategic projects and present recommendations to senior leaders.
• Learn about the company's value chain, products, operations and commercial processes.
• Collaborate with teams across countries, business units and functions, and help identify growth opportunities.

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.
• 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

• 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.