Nexto Agro Exports, a premier agricultural export company based in Uganda, has announced a job opening for an Agribusiness and Export Operations Trainee. The company sources and supplies fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops to international markets. The successful candidate will gain practical hands-on experience in export operations, including customer service, supplier management, logistics, and business operations.
The trainee will receive exposure to different areas of agricultural export operations, including receiving and responding to customer enquiries and orders, communicating with international buyers, and understanding their requirements. They will also be responsible for finding and communicating with farmers, suppliers, and aggregators, sourcing fresh agricultural produce, and negotiating with suppliers.
The ideal candidate should be highly organized, responsible, and a strong communicator, comfortable speaking with suppliers and customers, and willing to make phone calls and follow up on tasks. They should be curious and eager to learn, good with computers and digital tools, and able to research and find information independently.
The role is designed for someone who wants more than a conventional job and is willing to learn and grow. The successful candidate will work closely with the management team and gradually take responsibility for real assignments and projects. Previous experience in agriculture, logistics, exports, or international trade is an advantage but not a requirement.
The long-term goal is for the successful person to become capable of independently handling important areas of Nexto Agro Exports. The company is willing to train the right person, and what matters most is their attitude, willingness to learn, ability to take responsibility, and desire to grow.
Interested candidates should send a short introduction explaining why they are interested in this opportunity to Nexto Agro Exports. Applications from candidates who demonstrate a genuine willingness to learn and grow are especially encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The job offer includes an opportunity to learn how an agricultural export business operates from finding a supplier and sourcing produce to receiving an international order, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that the customer receives what they ordered. The deadline for applications is October 20, 2026.
Key points
- Nexto Agro Exports is looking for a motivated and organized individual to join their team and develop into a key member of their export operations.
- The successful candidate will gain practical hands-on experience in export operations, including customer service, supplier management, logistics, and business operations.
- The role is designed for someone who wants to learn and grow in agribusiness and international trade, with the potential to become a long-term position with increasing responsibility.
