Who we are Vesper is redefining the commodity landscape with the fastest-growing commodity intelligence platform, trusted by industry leaders like Nestlé, Unilever, and Danone. We merge advanced AI with real-world data to equip our clients with essential insights for navigating volatile markets. ## The Role As a Fruits Market Insights Analyst, you will interpret developments in both fresh and processed fruit markets, translating data into practical insights for our customers. You will analyze prices, harvests, and trade flows, while also gauging market sentiment to address critical procurement questions. Collaborating closely with the Product team and fellow analysts, you will expand our fruit market coverage and ensure our reports and tools meet client needs for effective sourcing and pricing decisions. ## Responsibilities - Analyze global and regional production, trade flows, and consumption trends for fresh fruits (e.g., bananas, avocados, citrus, grapes) and processed fruit products (e.g., juice concentrate, purée, dried and frozen fruit). - Deliver weekly market updates and ad hoc reports combining fundamental analysis, market sentiment, and relevant futures or derivatives developments. - Identify, source, and validate new data to enhance Vesper’s fruit market coverage. - Build and maintain a network of growers, exporters, importers, and traders to validate trends and gather insights directly from the market. - Lead independent research initiatives and serve as the primary resource for fruit markets within Vesper, providing support to colleagues and cross-functional teams. - Create and maintain supply-demand balance sheets and price views for key fruit categories, monitoring factors such as weather, harvest conditions, production costs, and logistics disruptions. - Translate market needs and user feedback into actionable product improvements in collaboration with the Product team. - Participate in client calls, webinars, and industry events to share expertise and enhance Vesper’s visibility in the fruit sector. ## Requirements - 3-4 years of experience in fruit markets, focusing on fresh fruits (e.g., bananas, avocados, citrus, grapes) and processed fruit products (e.g., juice concentrate, purée, dried and frozen fruit). - Strong understanding of supply chains, pricing mechanisms, and key market drivers within global fruit markets. - An established network of relevant market participants, with a desire to expand it further. - Excellent analytical skills to navigate large, complex datasets and derive actionable insights. - Proven experience in producing market analyses and reports with a future-oriented perspective. - Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. - Self-motivated with the ability to manage projects independently while knowing when to collaborate or seek input. - Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. - Familiarity with analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R). ## What We Offer - Join an international team of 80+ individuals from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive culture. - Enjoy a flat company structure that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, autonomy, and trust. - Opportunity to implement innovative ideas and make a tangible impact on the organization. - Be part of a nurturing team with a collaborative spirit, eager for growth and knowledge. - Access professional development opportunities that will benefit both you and Vesper. - Experience the satisfaction of making a real difference in transforming a traditional industry. - Participate in social events with talented colleagues. - Work in a beautiful canal-view office located in the heart of Amsterdam. - Enjoy additional perks such as a MacBook Pro, fun monthly team activities, Friday drinks, company sports tournaments, and more!