Commodity Trader & Business Developer

About the role Ricova is expanding its commodity trading activities across North America. We are looking for motivated, entrepreneurial Commodity Traders to develop new suppliers, customers, and trading opportunities in a regional territory. Candidates based in New Jersey or Florida are preferred. This is not a desk-only position. It’s for someone who enjoys being in the market, visiting customers, negotiating deals, and building business. You will report to the VP / Head of Global Trading. What you’ll do Develop new suppliers of recycled materials and new domestic and international customers Buy and sell recovered paper, scrap metals, plastics, and other recyclable commodities Visit recycling facilities, MRFs, scrap yards, processors, manufacturers, and industrial generators Build long-term relationships with owners, purchasing managers, and senior decision-makers Negotiate price, volume, quality specifications, freight, and payment terms Monitor commodity prices, market movements, and supply and demand in your territory Identify domestic and international trading opportunities Evaluate trucking, rail, container, and ocean-freight economics Coordinate with operations, logistics, documentation, credit, and accounting teams Assess customer credit risk and assist with collections when necessary Protect gross profit on every transaction and build consistent monthly tonnage and profitability Maintain an active pipeline of suppliers and buyers Travel regularly throughout the territory What we’re looking for Based in New Jersey or Florida (preferred) 3–10+ years of experience in sales, trading, or business development Commodity, recycling, or import/export experience (strongly preferred) Experience in physical commodities, ideally both buying and selling Strong negotiation skills and confidence dealing directly with business owners and senior executives Comfort with cold calling, opening new accounts, and working independently Ability to make quick decisions in changing markets A strong sense of urgency and consistent follow-up An outgoing, competitive, persistent, and results-driven personality Nice to have Experience in recovered paper (highly desirable) Existing supplier or customer relationships Experience managing a trading book Industry backgrounds we welcome Recovered paper and recycled fiber Scrap metals and recycled plastics Recycling and waste management Commodity trading and international import/export Logistics, shipping, and freight Paper and packaging Industrial raw materials Import/export knowledge Experience with or a good understanding of: International trade, Incoterms, and customs requirements Container shipping, ocean freight, and freight rates Bills of lading and export documentation Payment terms, letters of credit, and documentary transactions Quality claims, credit, and collection risk Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Work Location: Remote

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