Commodity Trader - Sales

American International Forest Products

$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years in sales, business development, or competitive environments
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
  • High levels of competitiveness and resilience
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership
  • Motivated for a performance-driven career with high earning potential

Responsibilities

  • Learn the complete trade lifecycle including purchasing, sales, and logistics
  • Collaborate with seasoned Traders on live market deals
  • Establish relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Gain knowledge in commodity markets and pricing
  • Develop a business plan for personal book ownership
  • Move into a commission-based Trader role with unlimited earning potential

Benefits

  • Uncapped earning potential after training
  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Autonomy in business management
  • Dynamic and competitive work culture
  • Healthcare coverage, 401(k), and profit sharing options
Full Job Description
Build a Business. Control Your Earning Potential.

AIFP is looking for driven, sales-minded professionals ready to turn their early career experience into something bigger. Through our paid, 12-month Trader Development Program, you'll gain the market knowledge, mentorship, and hands-on experience needed to build your own book of business and transition into a full-commission Trader role.

As a Trader, you'll develop customer and supplier relationships, identify opportunities, negotiate deals, and manage business from start to finish. It's an entrepreneurial sales career backed by the resources and reputation of an established industry leader.

What You'll Do
  • Learn the full lifecycle of a trade, including purchasing, sales, credit, logistics, and inventory
  • Work alongside experienced Traders on active deals and market opportunities
  • Prospect and build relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Develop expertise in commodity markets, pricing, sourcing, and negotiation
  • Create a business plan for building your own book of business
  • Transition into a 100% commission-based Trader role with uncapped earning potential
What You Bring
  • 1-5 years of professional experience, ideally in sales, business development, account management, or another competitive environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Competitive drive, resilience, and comfort being measured by results
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership
  • Motivation to pursue a performance-based career with significant earning potential
Why AIFP?
  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Direct mentorship from successful Traders and company leaders
  • Independence to build and manage your own business
  • Collaborative, competitive culture
  • Healthcare coverage, 401(k), and profit sharing
A salary is provided during the 12-month development program. Upon successful completion, the role transitions to a 100% commission-based compensation model with no cap on earnings.

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