Meat Trader
About the job
- At least 3 years of experience in similar sales or purchasing positions at trading companies, food service distributors, retailers, and/or processors in the Mexican region.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the meat industry and its dynamics in the Mexican region.
- Ability to develop lasting relationships with the team, customers, and industry colleagues.
- Ability to create and develop an account portfolio, with commitment to continuous prospecting and portfolio growth.
- Organization and attention to detail, with willingness to learn continuously and adapt to changes within the company and/or business environment.
- Ability and willingness to follow company procedures, practices, guidelines, and objectives.
- Determination, persistence, self-motivation, and curiosity about information, data, and trends relevant to the business.
- Interest in managing and monitoring the portfolio according to company guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, use, and leverage available technology and platforms.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Manage the assigned portfolio of customers and prospects in Mexico.
- Develop positive relationships with customers and prospects, retain and grow business relationships, and identify revenue opportunities.
- Manage and monitor pending sales orders to ensure timely and effective execution.
- Meet or exceed established profitability, volume, and sales targets against monthly, quarterly, and annual quotas and preset key performance indicators.
- Plan demand for the assigned customer portfolio according to company standards.
- Collaborate closely with purchasing and operations teams to meet customer needs.
- Collaborate with the trading team to support company efforts related to positions and inventory.
- Work with the credit and collections team to ensure portfolio accounts and accounts receivable meet established standards.
- Advise customers using available data and market trends.
- Travel to markets as needed to interact with customers and prospects, in coordination with management.
- Participate in company-sponsored events, trade shows, and other events when required and in coordination with management.
About the company
Andes is a private export company that supplies meat products to Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It connects buyers with suppliers and meat packers worldwide to provide efficient supply solutions and help clients choose the right products at the right time. The company relies on long-standing relationships and timing to coordinate sourcing and distribution, rather than producing goods itself. Its approach centers on trust, integrity, commitment, clear communication, and going the extra mile, with a team-focused culture. Andes aims to help customers make smart purchasing decisions by offering reliable sourcing options and timely delivery.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Andes closed seed financing in January 2026 and reached 240 million yen by June.
- LAUNCHPAD SEED 2025 drove investor attention and accelerated Andes' fundraising timeline.
- Brazil's 2026 compliance-heavy regime rewards platforms that operationalize tax collection and customs handling.
What critics are saying
- Brazil's 2026 tax reform forces marketplace CNPJ registration and tax liability.
- Shein, AliExpress, and Shopee own low-price cross-border demand in Brazil.
- Andes' model depends on delicate customs, tax, and payment execution; one failure kills trust.
What makes Andes unique
- Andes pairs Tokyo and São Paulo operations for Japan-Brazil trade execution.
- J-Planet bundles logistics, customs, payments, and marketing into one workflow.
- Andes plans agentic commerce for Latin America, starting with Brazil-specific compliance.
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