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 – a long‑term career runway with structured training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities in a dynamic metals market.

• 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 potential to take on greater responsibility as the business expands.

• At least five to seven years of experience in commodity purchasing, trading, or business development.
• Associate’s degree or vocational training in business or a related field (preferred).
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for business travel needs.
• Extensive knowledge of scrap metal grades and the overall scrap industry.
• Strong financial and business acumen, deep understanding of cost drivers, margin structure, and value creation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross‑functional partners; collaborative team player.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; adaptable to change.
• Proficiency in general office equipment (computer, 10‑key calculator, scanners, copier) and general accounting principles.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to regularly travel.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage