International Trader Africa
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - Fornaroli Carta in Italia
Fornaroli Carta S.p.A.
Africa
Position
Job description: International Trader Africa
Products: Corrugated base paper, kraft sack paper, pulp
Organisation: Direct cooperation with the management, support by qualified experienced employees
Task: We are looking for a dynamic trader personality. The goal is to expand the business in all aspects.
- Responsibility for conceptual and operational trading in pulp and papers: Customer potential analyses, supplier evaluation, pricing policy, sales planning, logistics and framework agreements
- Budget preparation as well as coordination and communication of all measures necessary to achieve the objectives
- Development of partnerships with strategic suppliers / producers (core task)
- Profitable expansion of the market position in Africa
- Customer acquisition
- Continuous market observation
- Active price negotiations in purchasing, for transport services and with customers (incl. payment conditions)
- Professional advice and offer exemplary service
- Responsibility for results
- Trustful cooperation in the team
Start: As soon as possible, taking into account existing contracts
Requirements of the candidate
Requirement:
Good market and product knowledge in the area of paper, containerboard and pulp in Africa
Work experience: 3 to 5 years of experience, preferably in paper trading, paper distribution, converting and printing companies or paper mills
Existing customer contacts in the relevant market segments and countries
Personality characteristics:
- Drive and hunting instincts
- Strong commercial skills
- Independent, structured way of working
- Confident and skillful appearance
- Persuasiveness and confidence in closing deals
- Social competence and open-minded towards other cultures
- Familiar with travelling in Africa
- Team spirit and communication skills
- Integrity
Languages: Very good English, French would help
Further languages
Location: The headquarter of the company is in Europe with several offices around the world; working from home and travelling or working in the region. The company offers exciting tasks, a high level of personal responsibility, security, and development opportunities
Salary: to be negotiated; we offer fix and variable parts
Please send your application to: (email hidden)