Ali Yousefi
Brussels
Summary
Resourceful Merchant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, market trend analysis, and negotiation to ensure optimal stock levels and cost-effectiveness. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, using these soft skills to navigate market fluctuations and foster strong supplier relationships. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Green Coffee Merchant
Sucafina N.V.
Antwerp
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends in consumer behavior.
- Improved profit margins by effectively managing expenses, budget and overhead, increasing closings and optimizing product turns.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Negotiated terms of sale, pricing, discounts, and payment policies with customers.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Head Coffee Roaster/Coffee Buyer
MOK Specialty Roasters
Vilvoorde
12.2019 - 01.2023
Education
Master of Science - Management
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Tehran Azad Unuversity
Tehran, Iran08-2015
Skills
- Data analytics
- Pricing strategy
- Negotiation expertise
- Operations management
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Sensory evaluation
- Quality control analysis
Languages
Farsi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Dutch
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- SCA Roasting Professional
- SCA Sensory Intermediate
- Coffee Sensorium Courses for sensory analysis
Accomplishments
- Judging SCA competitions in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark
Affiliations
- Amateur cook
- Fermentation savvy
- Literature and philosophy enthusiast
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Green Coffee Merchant
Sucafina N.V.
03.2023 - 03.2025
Head Coffee Roaster/Coffee Buyer
MOK Specialty Roasters
12.2019 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Management
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering
Tehran Azad Unuversity
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