Sesame Marketing & Sales Manager, Americas

Redstone Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Search are working with an international Agri-commodities trading firm looking to hire a Marketing and Sales Manager to join their US team. Key Responsibilities / Tasks Drive sales of sesame seeds and other commodities to end users, importers, food processor and distributors across the US market. Build and manage the customer base in the USA – remaining as the main contact for US-based clients. Coordinate with the operations, freight forwarders and other global teams to ensure efficient processed and stay informed on pricing, customer needs and competitors activity. Monitor market trends and identify new market opportunities, exploring the potential of other product lines (including soybean meal, edible nuts, spices, pulses and other grains). Role reports to Global Marketing Director Key Qualifications / Experience At least 6 years within soft commodity sales, preferably within relevant markets (including sesame seeds, canola seeds, cashews, almonds, spices and other nuts/oilseeds). Must have experience within the bakery industry, and active transferable portfolio of clients across the USA. Familiarity with US importers, food safety standards and sales models (e.g. CAD and stock-and-sale) is an advantage. Must be authorised to work in the US and be willing and able to travel as needed. Role is to be located in the USA, preferably East Coast