Field Specialists at Traders of Africa – Lagos and Cameroon

Traders of Africa is an ecommerce marketplace focused on driving intra-African trade as well as trade between Africa and the world through technology.  We deal in various Agro- commodities and other products such as grains, pulses, seeds, nuts, spices, fruits and much more. Our field of operation is global, with our head office base in Nigeria. With an emphasis on service and quality, we stimulate our employees to learn and develop themselves and offer them every opportunity to do so.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Specialist

Locations: Lagos and Cameroon
Reports To: Sourcepro Team Lead and Lead, Field Operation Specialist

Job Overview

• The Field Specialist will primarily be responsible for monitoring and supervising products brought by suppliers (Timber/Wood) and monitor the exporting processes of such product to buyer’s destination
• Also acquisition / sourcing for potential new buyer and new suppliers.

Requirements

• Relevant academic qualification – minimum of a B.Sc is required.
• Must be tech savvy and ready to learn.
• Must have an international passport and ready to travel.
• Previous experience in a related field is an advantage.
• Must be willing to be away from home for a period of time.
• Must have good computing skills.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• And any other language is an advantage (French)
• Must be a bit rugged and sharp
• Hardworking, Focused and dedicated.
• Strong and energetic.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel to product locations.
• Plan and coordinate the shipping activities.
• Strategise and execute sourcing from various African countries.
• Know your product (Timber/Wood/Charcoal/ Agro commodities).
• Source for new suppliers.
• Source for new Buyers.
• Provide week activities report.
• Inspect product in the forest, park or warehouse.
• Send photos and videos of product.
• Supervise movement.

Deadline: 15th July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: joy@tradersofafrica.com , parkinson@tradersofafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.