Commodity Sales Manager
Job Description
Our client is a leading meat company that is expanding its commodity trading desk. We're helping them to identify a strong Commodity/Inside Sales Manager. The successful candidate will step into a high-visibility, high-impact role where your trading expertise directly drives profitability, supply chain stability, and growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love making deals, and want to see your decisions make an immediate difference, this opportunity is for you.
What You’ll Do
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Trade with impact: Buy and sell poultry/meat commodities on the spot market, directly influencing margins and supply availability.
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Own the relationships: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with brokers, suppliers, and industrial customers that drive recurring business.
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Create opportunity: Spot-sell excess product and structure annual contracts to maximize value and reduce volatility.
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Fuel the plants: Ensure raw materials are available across multiple facilities — your work keeps production moving.
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Bring insights to the table: Provide market intelligence and strategies that inform leadership and sharpen trading edge.
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of commodity trading/sales experience (protein industry preferred).
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Deep knowledge of poultry/meat markets, pricing, and industry dynamics.
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A proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced trading environments.
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Relationship-builder and skilled negotiator with a “closer’s” mindset.
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Highly motivated, thrives under pressure, and energized by competitive deal-making.
What’s In It For You
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A competitive compensation package starting at 110k and commensurate with experience.
- Growth potential within a company that is investing heavily in its trading function.
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A role that is both strategic and entrepreneurial, with the chance to make a measurable impact.