07/03/2025

ESS-FOOD

USA-Cranford

Trader - North America 

Join our expansion – Drive growth in Global Meat Trading

Are you a results-driven trader with an extensive network in the North American meat industry? As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled professional to strengthen our trading team and help drive our global success.

About us

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing team specializing in commodity meat trading. Our expertise lies in sourcing from both large and small North American meat packers, with a primary focus on exports to Latin America and Asia.

• Location: Our office is based in Cranford, NJ, USA, but we welcome candidates located anywhere in North or Central America.
• Global Reach: Leadership in Denmark. 21 global offices serve customers in over 90 countries.

Your role – defined by your strengths

We believe in tailoring roles to the right talent. Depending on your experience, your key responsibilities could include:

• Driving sales into North America from European and South American suppliers.
• Sourcing from North American meat packers to support our global sales operations.
• Expanding sales into Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded professional who brings:

• A well-established customer or supplier network in the North American commodity meat industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• A proven ability to identify opportunities, close deals, and drive profit growth.
• The capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Legal authorization to work in North or Central America.

Language requirements

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Spanish or another second language is an advantage.

If you are eager to be part of a thriving global business and take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions – please reach out to Senior Manager, Michael Stentebjerg at MSTE@ess-food.com