About this role
Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
Based in Istanbul, this role will support LDC’s Green and Soluble Coffee commercial strategy across the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa), with a strong focus on Turkey, the Middle East, and potential coverage of Central Asia. The position combines sales development, market expansion, execution excellence, and strategic insight to strengthen LDC’s footprint and deliver sustainable value.
You will work closely with, and report to, the Coffee Destination Trader leading the region, also based in Istanbul— ensuring proximity, collaboration, and strong local support.
Your future missions:
Sales & Strategic Development
- Execute LDC’s global coffee sales strategy for both Green and Soluble Coffee across the assigned region.
- Develop new customer accounts and nurture long‑term, strategic partnerships with existing clients.
- Support business development initiatives, including new trade flows, strategic positions, off‑take agreements, and sustainability-focused solutions.
- Promote LDC’s products, capabilities, and value proposition to key customers, ensuring strong engagement and trust.
Commercial Development
- Assess regional market needs and provide commercial solutions to your clients needs.
- Manage day‑to‑day customer relationships and respond promptly to inquiries.
- Maintain accurate and up to date spot inventory as well as any commercial records and reports that will be needed to support commercial decisions.
Execution
- Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of all trades, including sampling, logistics, inventory management, invoicing, exposure tracking, quality controls and claims from origin to destination.
- Implement creative and cost‑efficient logistics solutions to enhance service quality.
- Collaborate closely with traders, execution teams, origin offices, customs brokers, 3rd party warehouses, freight providers, and support functions to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Market Intelligence
- Gather, analyze, and disseminate market intelligence on supply, demand, pricing, competition, and emerging trends within the region.
- Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for both regional and global trading teams.
Qualifications
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in Business, Data Science, Engineering, or Commodity Trading.
- Fluent English and Turkish are essential; knowledge of Arabic or Russian will be considered a significant asset.
- Interest in international logistics, trade or commodities.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database systems.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload under pressure.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate work with multiple stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
Access to Training and Development
Other facts
About Louis Dreyfus Company
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and nine platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
What you'll do
- The role involves executing LDC’s coffee sales strategy and developing customer accounts while managing day-to-day relationships. Additionally, it includes coordinating trade execution and gathering market intelligence.
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