Protein Trader

City: Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyState: Emilia-Romagna (IT-45)Country: Italy (IT)Requisition Number: 42884 We are seeking an experienced and driven Protein Trader to join our team, focusing on developing and expanding our protein trading activities within specific regional strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing profitability, fostering strong client relationships, and contributing to our short- and medium-term business objectives in a designated country or region. Key Responsibilities Identify and capitalize on protein trading opportunities, including market analysis and deal sourcing. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers and suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships. Actively contribute to the development and refinement of local business strategies. Execute trading activities to achieve ambitious budget and sales targets within the assigned territory, aligning with defined risk parameters. Monitor and analyze regional market dynamics, trends, and mechanisms to anticipate future needs and opportunities. Serve as an internal expert, advisor, and trainer, actively supporting local sales and trading teams in their customer engagement efforts. Ensure seamless coordination among internal departments including Operations, Execution, Logistics, and Finance to guarantee efficient fulfillment of sales commitments. Evaluate specific field conditions and environmental factors (e.g., regulations, feedstocks, competition) to forecast consumption and production estimates, where applicable. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Agriculture, or a related field. Experience: 5-10 years of proven experience in commodities trading, with a strong preference for protein trading. Language: Fluency in English and Italian is essential. Skills & Competencies Strong achievement orientation and results-driven mindset. Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills. Demonstrated impact and influence capabilities. Decisive and proactive decision-maker. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. High degree of openness, integrity, and trustworthiness. Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage stress. About Bunge At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~37,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Core Values We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity If this sounds like you, join us We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge #J-18808-Ljbffr