About Us:
Volcafe is one of the largest traders of Arabica anda Robusta coffees, providing the beans for 80 billion cups of coffee each year. Drawing on our long history in the coffee trade, we aim to be the world's best coffee partner. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, quality control, risk management, and logistics. Our network of buying and selling offices covers over 90 percent of world production.
Job Overview:
We're looking for a motivated and curious Commercial Trainee to join our two-years development program with Volcafe Peru. This hands-on, learn-by-doing program is designed to immerse you in all key departments of our company, equipping you with a practical understanding of our operations and processes. Upon completion of the initial rotations, you'll focus on Finance, gaining in-depth training and mentorship to prepare role within Volcafe Peru.
As a Commercial Trainee, you'll experience the following:
Comprenhensive Rotations: Experience hands-on learning across all areas of the coffee business and industry. Consisting of core and elective modules (rotation) including but not limited to; sourcing/ purchasing, production operations, quality, trading, logistics, sustainability and finance. Trainees will work with their key programme sponsor and a diverse range of expert mentors across the business to build the knowledge, skills and acumen require to successfully complete each module to achieve final graduation.
After learning the broader business operations, you'll dive deeper into finance, where you'll work on tasks related to negotiating with the clients, internal market analysis, hedging, managing differentials, strategic sourcing, anda more. This program is focused on developing your expertise within Volcafe Peru. While the primary career focus is in Peru,
there may be opportunities to explore roles whitin other companies in our group if they arise.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Key Responsabilities:
Engage in rotations across departments, contribuiting to daily operations and strategic projects. Collaborate with department mentors and supervisors to understand key functions and best practices. Participatein commercial specific tasks, as well a operations processes procedure for certified coffee.
Demonstrate a willingness to travel as nedded for different department rotations or project needs. Develop a thorough understanding of commercial practices to support career growth within Volcafe Peru.
Who You Are:
- BA or MBA in Business, Finance, Economics, Agronomy, Engineering (industrial or mechanical) or International Trade from a leading educational institute
- MS Office, Excel, Power BI (desirable)
- Analytical and research skills
- Business level English verbal and written
- Driver’s license
- Citizen or permanent resident of Peru
- Valid passport with no restrictions to travel (globally)
- Willing and able to relocate globally at short notice for weeks/months at a time
- Willing and able to support highly flexible working hours (e.g. shift patterns, during harvest, special projects etc).
What we offer:
- A structured development program with clear milestones and feedback
- Mentorship from experienced leaders within each department
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A supportive enviroment that values growth, integrity and excellence
How to apply: If you're ready to take the fisrt step in a dynamic commercial career with a general company, apply now with your resume. The interested candidates that fulfill this requirements and abilities, please send your CV in English and Spanish.
We offer a supportive and nurturing enviroment where you can develop your skills and build a rewarding career. If you are ready to embark on an exciting jorney with us, we encourage you to apply!
📌 Commercial Trainee - Two year development program (Lima)
🏢 Volcafe
📍 Lima