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Lumber Trader

Deadline:
Employer:
Birmingham International Forest Products

Job Field:
Fisheries
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:

Alabama

Location Detail:
Birmingham, Alabama
Job Description:

Birmingham International Forest Products is a premier commodity trading company in the forest products industry who is 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 individual to join our growth-oriented team as a Commodity Trader Trainee.

 

As a Trader Trainee, you will begin to learn the ins and outs of our industry through our trainee development program and become equipped with the necessary tools that lead to success on the trading floor. Once you transition to Commodity Trader, who will contribute to our company's success through the buying and selling of forest products, while building relationships with our customers.

 

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

● Plan and execute yearly business plan with guidance by President

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you are:

● Empowered by ambition, fueled by success

● Not afraid to pick up the phones and build a book of business

● Excited about building and maintaining 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

How to Apply:

Please apply at bifp.com/careers/ or email your resume to Grace at grace.geyer@bifp.com

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