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Coffee Trader Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Barista

Washington, VA

$16 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintains personal networks QUALIFICATIONS Required Prior café or coffee shop experience Excellent communication skills Must be at least 17 years ...

Barista

Washington, VA · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintains personal networks QUALIFICATIONS Required Prior café or coffee shop experience Excellent communication skills Must be at least 17 years ...

Barista

Washington, VA

$16 - $18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... coffee,retail trade, and food service publications; maintains personal networks QUALIFICATIONS Required Priorcafe or coffee shop experience Excellentcommunication skills Mustbe at least 17 years of ...

Barista II

Mclean, VA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Barista II at Sodexo, you are an artist and fair-trade champion. You will create hand-crafted ... Clean coffee machines, restaurant areas, restrooms and preparation areas * Attends work and shows ...

Barista II

Mclean, VA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Barista II at Sodexo, you are an artist and fair-trade champion. You will create hand-crafted ... Clean coffee machines, restaurant areas, restrooms and preparation areas * Attends work and shows ...

Barista II

Mclean, VA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Barista II at Sodexo, you are an artist and fair-trade champion. You will create hand-crafted ... Clean coffee machines, restaurant areas, restrooms and preparation areas * Attends work and shows ...

Barista II

Mclean, VA

$18 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Barista II at Sodexo, you are an artist and fair-trade champion. You will create hand-crafted ... Clean coffee machines, restaurant areas, restrooms and preparation areas * Attends work and shows ...

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

Rockville, VA · On-site

$24.15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our ... Qualifications: o Four years of skilled trade school or maintenance vocational schooling. o Five ...

Senior Mechanic

Richmond, VA · On-site

$22 - $30.24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... dining room, coffee shop and salon. * Award-winning Child Development Center offering early ... Other Trade tools * Computers, radios, pagers PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Extensive periods of ...

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME)

Rockville, VA · On-site

$24.15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our ... Qualifications: o Four years of skilled trade school or maintenance vocational schooling. o Five ...

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Rockville, VA · On-site

$24.15/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Canteen's solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our ... Qualifications: o Four years of skilled trade school or maintenance vocational schooling. o Five ...

Builder Support Representative

Richmond, VA · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

  • PTO

... Trade Customer accounts, including National single-family home builders. The builder sales analyst ... Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The ...

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$95.9K

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How much do coffee trader jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for coffee trader in Virginia is $95,944.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a coffee trader do?

A Coffee Trader buys and sells coffee beans in international or domestic markets, working with producers, importers, and roasters to negotiate prices and manage logistics. They analyze market trends, monitor supply and demand, and mitigate risks associated with price fluctuations. Coffee Traders may also ensure quality control, manage contracts, and develop relationships with suppliers and buyers to optimize profitability.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a coffee trader?

To thrive as a Coffee Trader, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of global commodity markets, and typically a background in business, finance, or agriculture. Familiarity with trading platforms, risk management software, and certifications like Q Grader or expertise in specialty coffee can be advantageous. Relationship-building, negotiation, and effective communication are decisive soft skills for this role. These abilities are essential for managing complex supply chains, executing profitable trades, and building strong partnerships with producers, buyers, and distributors.

Do coffee traders make good money?

Coffee traders can earn competitive salaries, especially those with experience, strong market knowledge, and good negotiation skills. Income varies based on the size of the trading firm, geographic location, and individual performance, with some traders earning significant commissions and bonuses. Success in this role often requires understanding commodity markets, risk management, and sometimes certifications in trading or finance.

How do you become a coffee trader?

To become a coffee trader, individuals typically gain experience in commodities trading, finance, or supply chain management, often through relevant education such as a degree in business, economics, or related fields. Developing knowledge of coffee markets, trading platforms, and risk management strategies is essential, and some traders pursue certifications like the Certified Commodity Trader (CCT). Entry often involves starting in related roles such as sales, logistics, or analysis before progressing to trading positions.

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Infographic showing various Coffee Trader job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,944 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Finance Manager, Revenue Growth Management - Coffee & Beverage Division

Nestle

Arlington, VA • On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Nestle's Coffee & Beverage Division is on a mission to craft cups that uplift consumers and better communities. With iconic brands including Starbucks, Coffee-Mate, Nescafe, Nesquik, Natural Bliss, Seattle's Best Coffee, and Blue Bottle, the division offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration, courage, speed, and agility are essential to delighting consumers and shoppers every day.

The Finance Manager, Co-Pilot will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Coffee & Beverage Division, supporting Sales Controllables, Revenue Growth Management, trade spend, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management across the main Regional retailers.

The role will manage one direct report and will be responsible for developing talent, ensuring strong financial controls, improving forecast accuracy, and translating complex data into actionable customer insights that enable profitable growth and efficient deployment of promotional funds.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a finance co-pilot to Coffee & Beverage Sales Director for Regional retailers, providing objective, fact-based recommendations to support profitable growth, investment decisions, and achievement of financial commitments.
  • Partner with Sales Leadership and Category Account Managers during annual planning, business reviews, customer negotiations, and promotional planning to ensure alignment with commercial action plans, financial targets, and efficient trade spend.
  • Provide financial oversight for Sales Controllables, including Trade Management, Shopper Marketing, Shopper Innovation Experience, Pricing, ECommerce, broker commissions, retail coverage, and related investments.
  • Ensure promotional events are accurately planned, set up, maintained, and evaluated in trade management systems, with strong adherence to Nestle principles, accounting standards, and internal controls.
  • Evaluate promotional plans, trade rates, customer profitability, deduction trends, and event-level performance to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that improve trade efficiency and business results.
  • Manage, coach, and develop one direct report, setting clear priorities, building analytical capability, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive finance, accounting, financial planning, business analysis, or related experience; CPG experience preferred.
  • Experience with Sales Finance, Revenue Growth Management, trade management, customer profitability, internal audit, or commercial finance strongly preferred.
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and scenario planning capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without authority, and communicate effectively with senior leaders and non-finance stakeholders.
  • People leadership experience or demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and set direction for direct reports.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strategic business partner with strong commercial acumen and the ability to connect financial insights to business actions.
  • Strong communicator who can translate complex financial information into concise, actionable messages for cross-functional audiences.
  • Self-starter with strong execution discipline, prioritization, project management, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Collaborative leader who builds trust, drives accountability, and develops talent while fostering an inclusive and high-performing team culture.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, SAP or other ERP systems, and business intelligence/reporting tools.

Travel

Travel may be required for planning sessions, business reviews, customer meetings, and Sales Finance team meetings, travel estimated up to 30%

The approximate pay range for this position is $135,000 to $160,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
 

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

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Job Requisition: 413679