Senior Coffee Trader - ref. w63060723

Overview:

With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Business Segment overview:

Commercial: With boots on the ground authenticity at the heart of everything we do, our comprehensive array of commercial products and services enable you to work directly with our clients, across hedging, risk management, execution and clearing, OTC products, commodity finance and more.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Coffee Trader with a strong track record in selling Green Coffee Beans to destination markets, particularly across Germany. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of regional demand dynamics, strong buyer networks, and hands-on experience managing end-to-end trade operations, from contract negotiation to delivery.

This role will focus on green coffee beans from Brazil, East Africa and other regions to German importers, distributors, and roasters

This role can be based in either Lausanne, Switzerland or Hamburg, Germany

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities in destination markets, particularly in Germany.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients.
• Negotiate commercial contracts including pricing, payment terms, incoterms, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate closely with logistics, operations, and finance teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Monitor regional market trends, political risks, regulatory developments, and competitor activity.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of freight, FX, and hedging strategies relevant to green coffee beans exports to the regions.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, quality standards, and client specifications.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and client meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

To land this role you will need:

• Minimum 5 years of trading green coffee beans into Germany.
• Proven success in selling coffee to the German market.
• Strong network of buyers and market intelligence in target regions.
• Excellent understanding of commodity trading principles, including incoterms, trade finance (LCs, SBLCs), and risk management.
• Familiarity with shipping and documentation requirements for destination markets.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and German; additional languages (e.g., French, Arabic, Portuguese) are an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Agriculture, or related field.

Preferred Attributes:

• Willingness to travel frequently to client locations.
• Experience working in multicultural business environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Background in trading houses, roasters, or international commodity firms is preferred.

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus/commission.
• Benefits package

Permanent, full-time, #LI-SD1