Junior Biofuels Trader – Sales and Business Development

Targray•Montreal, QC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Targray is looking for an ambitious Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development – Biofuels to join our dynamic trading team. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise by selling renewable fuels such as Biodiesel, Renewable diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other Renewable fuel commodities to fuel buyers in North America. As a Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development – Biofuels, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, and providing value. You will focus on discovering and developing new opportunities within the Biofuels industry by conducting market research, lead generation, and networking with industry professionals. This role requires exceptional listening and questioning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships. You’ll become part of our growing biofuels trading desk, working alongside experienced traders and originators. This is a full-time, five days a week in-office position based at our headquarters in Kirkland, Montreal. The role requires a readiness to travel 10-15% of the time, offering ample opportunities to grow in the role and help increase market adoption of low Carbon fuels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related field.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; confident cold calling and relationship building.
Evidence of high achievement (academics, athletics, competitions, work, or projects).
Strong quantitative reasoning and critical-thinking skills.
English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US, and other countries across the globe where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree ( MBA, Economics or Finance ) is an asset.
Demonstrated Commercial acumen, in sales or trading is a strong asset.
Up to 2 years’ experience in sales, trading, research, consulting, or a similar commercial role.

Responsibilities

Research and map emerging jurisdictions and Markets for Renewable fuels (Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and SAF), providing data-backed recommendations to management.
Quote markets, negotiate competitive prices and terms, and close transactions with speed, accuracy, and commercial insight.
Monitor market structures, regulatory changes, price trends, and customer requirements across multiple north American Markets. Translate complex developments into clear, actionable strategies for the trading desk.
Collaborate with experienced traders, leverage a knowledge-sharing culture, and apply best practices to continuously improve your market impact and performance. Source and develop leads independently, employing intensive cold calling efforts to overcome obstacles and distinguish yourself in the eyes of clients.
Ensure seamless trade execution by coordinating closely with the operations and logistics teams.