Executive Trader – Business Development

JOB SUMMARY:

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 we’re 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 company’s 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
• Associate’s degree or vocational training in business, or related field
  • Preferred
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s 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.