Executive Trader – Business Development

Sadoff Iron and Metal•Fond du Lac, WI

About The Position

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 — someone who wants a long-term career runway, supported by structured training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. We operate in a dynamic metals market, and we’re looking for someone who is eager to make an impact from day one.

Requirements

Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow — you want a role that challenges you and moves your career forward.
Proven ability to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and new business development.
Strong financial and business acumen, with deep understanding of cost drivers, margin structure, and value creation.
Strong negotiation skills paired with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional partners.
Excellent communication skills and a relationship-first mindset.
Comprehensive understanding of metals markets, indexes, suppliers, consumers, and key market drivers.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
A collaborative team player with a strong track record of managing multiple complex projects.
Extensive knowledge of scrap metal grades.
Thorough knowledge of overall scrap industry.
Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact professionally with customers.
Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to operate general office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, scanners, and copier.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).
Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.
Ability to solve problems as they arise.
Ability to adapt to change.
Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully.
At least five to seven years of experience in commodity purchasing, trading, or business development
Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for business travel needs

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or vocational training in business, or related field

Responsibilities

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 the potential to take on greater responsibility as the business expands