Global Export Trade Leader | P&L Ownership

KIT Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KIT Recruitment partners with an established organization to recruit an experienced General Manager – Export Trade to lead and grow its international export business from Mississauga. This strategic leadership role oversees business development, market expansion, team leadership and P&L performance, with on-site duties and occasional international travel.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in international commodity trading, strong pricing, risk management, and proven ability to scale an export

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in international commodity trading, agricultural commodities, or food exports with progressive leadership.
• Strong understanding of commodity pricing, market dynamics, risk management and international trade.
• Experience overseeing a trading portfolio or export business with P&L accountability.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and manage commercial teams.
• Knowledge of international trade processes, including freight, documentation and export compliance.
• Strong financial acumen, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.
• Experience with Canadian agricultural commodities, pulses, lentils, peas, chickpeas, grains or oilseeds.
• Established relationships with international agricultural commodity buyers or importers.
• Previous general management experience with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience building or scaling an international trading or export business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute export trade strategies, identifying priority commodities, international markets and growth opportunities.
• Monitor commodity pricing, market trends and buyer demand to guide commercial decisions.
• Establish annual volume, margin and business development targets.
• Identify opportunities to expand market presence and strengthen international buyer relationships.
• Build, lead and mentor a team of trading, sales and operations professionals.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Oversee recruitment, resource planning and team development as the business grows.
• Develop and maintain relationships with international buyers, suppliers and Canadian agricultural partners.
• Oversee pricing strategies, commodity risk, foreign exchange exposure and working capital.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement, logistics, quality standards and export compliance.
• Take full ownership of the export business's profit and loss (P&L) performance.
• Monitor trading margins, profitability and financial results.
• Oversee trade financing and financial risk management.
• Report business performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

International trading

P&L management

Leadership

Pricing dynamics

Risk management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Export compliance

Education

University degree in Business, Agriculture, Economics

Job description

KIT Recruitment partners with an established organization to recruit an experienced General Manager – Export Trade to lead and grow its international export business from Mississauga. This strategic leadership role oversees business development, market expansion, team leadership and P&L performance, with on-site duties and occasional international travel.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in international commodity trading, strong pricing, risk management, and proven ability to scale an export