About this role
We are seeking an experienced Executive Trader – Business Development professional who thrives on autonomy, excels at uncovering new opportunities, and is motivated to grow into a future leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who wants more than a job — someone who wants a long-term career runway, supported by structured training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
We operate in a dynamic metals market, and were looking for someone who is eager to make an impact from day one.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proactively identify, evaluate, and secure new business that expands revenue, market share, and strategic partnerships.
- Build, strengthen, and manage profitable supplier and customer relationships.
- Develop pricing strategies and negotiate agreements that maximize profitability and long-term value.
- Provide market intelligence, forecasts, and competitive analysis to influence trading and purchasing decisions.
- Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to align business objectives and solve challenges.
- Contribute to departmental standards, processes, KPIs, and long-term growth strategies.
- Manage both purchasing and sales-side procurement for commodity transactions.
- Apply working knowledge of Sadoff policies, capacity, controls, and ERP to support efficient operations.
- Maintain profit/margin responsibility and actively support growth and acquisition initiatives.
- Demonstrate leadership capability with the potential to take on greater responsibility as the business expands
WHAT MAKES YOU A STRONG FIT?
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow — you want a role that challenges you and moves your career forward.
- Proven ability to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and new business development.
- Strong financial and business acumen, with deep understanding of cost drivers, margin structure, and value creation.
- Strong negotiation skills paired with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional partners.
- Excellent communication skills and a relationship-first mindset.
- Comprehensive understanding of metals markets, indexes, suppliers, consumers, and key market drivers.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- A collaborative team player with a strong track record of managing multiple complex projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Extensive knowledge of scrap metal grades.
- Thorough knowledge of overall scrap industry.
- Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
- Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with customers.
- Knowledgeable about companys products and services, and customer-related policies.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to operate general office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, scanners, and copier.
- Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
- Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).
- Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.
- Ability to solve problems as they arise.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- At least five to seven years of experience in commodity purchasing, trading, or business development
Required
- Associates degree or vocational training in business, or related field
Preferred
- Valid state motor vehicle operators license for business travel needs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to regularly travel.