An international animal protein trading company is looking for a Sales Trader to develop and expand its commercial presence across Central America and the Caribbean.

The professional will be responsible for prospecting new customers, developing direct commercial relationships and converting market opportunities into profitable and sustainable business. The role requires experience in international sales or trading, strong commercial autonomy and the ability to work effectively within a global and remote workplace.

Candidates with an established network or active customer portfolio in the region will be particularly valued. Relationships with direct customers, such as importers, distributors, wholesalers, processors, retailers and foodservice companies, are preferred over experience limited primarily to transactions with other trading companies.

Main Responsibilities

- Develop sales across different animal protein categories, including beef, pork, poultry, offal and seafood, throughout Central America and the Caribbean.

- Prospect and develop new customers, prioritizing direct commercial relationships.

- Activate existing business relationships and identify recurring and spot opportunities.

- Negotiate prices, volumes, specifications, payment terms and other commercial conditions.

- Manage the commercial cycle from prospecting and negotiation through shipment and post-sale follow-up.

- Work closely with the international trading team on pricing, sourcing, credit, contracts, logistics and execution.





- Monitor customer demand, market conditions, competitors, product availability and pricing movements.

- Maintain a structured commercial pipeline and disciplined follow-up of opportunities.

- Travel internationally according to commercial opportunities and business needs.

Requirements

- Relevant experience in international sales, trading or business development.

- Previous experience in the animal protein industry.

- Commercial knowledge of Central America and/or the Caribbean.

- Strong prospecting, negotiation and business development skills.

- Knowledge of international trade processes, logistics, documentation and commercial terms.

- Advanced or fluent Spanish.

- English proficiency to work with an international team.

- Ability to work remotely with autonomy and discipline.

- Availability for international travel.

Additional Qualifications

- Established customer relationships or an active portfolio in the target market.

- Experience selling directly to importers, distributors, wholesalers, processors, retailers or foodservice companies.

- Commercial experience across multiple animal protein categories, including beef, pork, poultry, offal and seafood, will be valued.

Contract Model

- Independent Contractor / B2B engagement.

- Remote work.

- Monthly retainer plus performance-based commission.

- Compensation will be defined according to experience, commercial network and demonstrated business potential.

📌 Sales Trader Central America & Caribbean (Australia)
🏢 Leading
📍 Australia