Deadline: Fri, 12/01/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Birmingham International Forest Products Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Alabama Location Detail: Birmingham, AL Job Description: Birmingham International Forest Products is a premier commodity trading company in the forest products industry. We are proud to be a part of a $7B employee-owned company, Forest City Trading Group. BIFP is currently searching for a highly driven and competitive Commodity Trader Trainee to join our growth-oriented team and contribute to the company's success through the buying and selling of forest products. A Commodity Trader Trainee will contribute to our company’s success through the buying and selling of forest products while building relationships with our customers. As a Trader Trainee, you will begin to learn the ins and outs of our industry through our development program, while becoming equipped with the necessary tools that lead to success on the trading floor. From there, you will develop into a Commodity Trader with the opportunity to be a key player in the forest products industry. With over 30 active Commodity Traders in our office, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration. If you are a driven individual looking for an opportunity to learn, be challenged, and compensated generously, Birmingham is the place for you! Responsibilities Learn about our industry by working within our logistics department and operations team Start building your book of business by networking, qualifying prospects and cold calling Call on customers to leverage supply and negotiate sales Input orders and follow through with shipment to ensure timely delivery Call on suppliers to determine pricing strategies and orders Attend and participate in morning market meetings Prospect new customers by working with department leaders and Plan and execute yearly business plan with guidance by President To thrive in this role, you are: Not afraid to pick up the phones and enjoy building client relationships Ambitious, driven and achievement-oriented Strong in problem solving, analytical and mathematical skills Able to prioritize and perform multiple activities within a fast-moving environment Salary: $50,000 Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, 401k, Gym Membership, Employee Stock Options How to Apply: Please email Grace at grace.geyer@bifp with your resume
