International Trader – Drinks & FMCG

International Trader – Drinks & FMCG

Company: Spiritrade

Location: United Kingdom (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Description

Spiritrade is a global B2B trading business connecting buyers and sellers of leading international drinks and FMCG brands.

Combining proprietary technology, market intelligence and an extensive international trading network, Spiritrade facilitates wholesale transactions between brand owners, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers across global markets.

Our business is built around identifying commercial opportunities, connecting supply with demand and executing profitable transactions efficiently.

As we continue to expand our international trading activities, we are looking for ambitious, commercially driven individuals to join our growing team.

Role Description

We are seeking an International Trader to join our commercial trading team.

This is a hands-on trading role focused on buying, selling, sourcing products, negotiating commercial terms and executing profitable wholesale transactions across international markets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with buyers and suppliers, identifying new trading opportunities and converting those opportunities into profitable business.

Unlike a traditional sales position, this role requires strong commercial judgement, an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-moving international trading environment.

You will have access to Spiritrade's established global trading network, proprietary technology and market intelligence to help identify opportunities and facilitate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively source, buy and sell wholesale drinks and FMCG products across international markets.
• Identify profitable trading opportunities by matching available stock with customer demand.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with international buyers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers.
• Negotiate competitive purchase and selling prices to maximise trading margins.
• Manage transactions from initial enquiry and negotiation through to order confirmation and successful execution.
• Build and manage an active portfolio of buyers and suppliers, generating repeat business.
• Monitor international market pricing, product availability, supply trends and customer demand.
• Proactively identify new markets, products and commercial opportunities.
• Work closely with internal operations and finance teams to ensure transactions are completed efficiently.
• Consistently achieve individual trading targets and contribute to the company's overall gross profit performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in FMCG sales, wholesale distribution, international trading, import/export, brokerage or a similar commercial trading environment.
• Candidates with a strong trading background in other product categories are equally encouraged to apply.
• A solid understanding of buying and selling, commercial negotiations, pricing strategies and profit margins.
• Experience developing relationships with buyers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors or retailers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify commercial opportunities, negotiate competitive terms and close profitable transactions.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of trading performance.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Experience trading across international markets would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in the drinks industry is beneficial but not essential.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who thinks like a trader, not simply a salesperson.

You may already be working in FMCG, wholesale distribution, international trade or another fast-moving commercial sector.

What matters most is your ability to recognise opportunities, build relationships, negotiate effectively and turn buying and selling opportunities into profitable transactions.

You should be commercially ambitious, resourceful and comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

We value individuals who take initiative, demonstrate strong commercial instincts and are motivated by the opportunity to build their own trading portfolio within an established international business.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to trade leading international drinks and FMCG brands.
• Access to an established global network of buyers and suppliers.
• Proprietary technology and market intelligence to support trading decisions.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial and commercially focused working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your own trading portfolio and build long-term commercial relationships.
• Career progression opportunities as Spiritrade continues its international expansion.
• Competitive salary and performance-related earning opportunities.

Join Spiritrade

If you have a passion for international trade, strong commercial instincts and the drive to identify and execute profitable opportunities, we would like to hear from you.

Join Spiritrade and become part of a growing international trading business where commercial initiative, negotiation skills and results make the difference.