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Director, China Sales - Derivatives

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Job ID 322567 Date posted 03/04/2026 Location : Shanghai, China Category  SALES Job Status  Salaried Full Time

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. 

Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Director of China Sales will grow direct and embedded derivatives sales activities through building and strengthening relationships with existing customers and business enterprises. In this role, you will focus on the customer to understand their objectives to present executable quotes, execute trades, coordinate with credit, compliance and operations to support business strategies to ensure profitable growth.

Key Accountabilities

  • Identify, proactively call, initiate, onboard and develop new derivatives customer relationships.
  • Interface directly with over the counter swap and futures customers, offering futures and customized risk management tailored solutions to assist in mitigating commodity price risk.
  • Perform dual derivatives sales trader responsibilities that include client onboarding and servicing commercial hedges and institutional investors.
  • Communicate risk management's value proposition across multiple levels within the customer's organization.
  • Participate in planning, developing and delivering the marketing strategy for products, services and associated brands.
  • Establish and implement short to mid term plans that have an impact on business results aligned with parent or independent organization objectives.
  • Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management hiring, performance and disciplinary actions. You will also collaborate with managers and supervisors in your organization to ensure staff selections align with current and future needs.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of twelve years work experience, six years of related work experience
  • Other minimum qualifications may apply

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three years of supervisory experience

Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.


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