International Commodity Trader

Wilkinson Foods International; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson Foods International is seeking an International Commodity Trader to drive business development and expand trading volumes across 70+ countries. You will manage cross-border transactions for proteins including pork, beef, poultry, and seafood, building strong relationships with customers and vendors.

The role requires 3+ years in international food trading, knowledge of global protein markets, and the ability to work across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of international food trading or commodity sales experience.
• Knowledge of global protein markets and trade flows.
• Strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Familiarity with letters of credit, Incoterms, and trade finance.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain international customer and vendor relationships
• Manage cross-border commodity trades from negotiation to delivery
• Analyze global market conditions and pricing trends
• Navigate international trade regulations and compliance requirements
• Work with logistics team on shipping, documentation, and customs
• Develop new market opportunities in emerging regions

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-cultural communication

Market knowledge

Incoterms

Letters of credit

Trade finance

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, or related field

Job description

The core responsibility of the International Commodity Trader is business development. Through building customer and vendor relationships, this position will work to expand Sure Good Foods' international trading volumes across 70+ countries. You will manage complex cross-border transactions for proteins including pork, beef, poultry, and seafood.

• Build and maintain international customer and vendor relationships
• Manage cross-border commodity trades from negotiation to delivery
• Analyze global market conditions and pricing trends
• Navigate international trade regulations and compliance requirements
• Work with logistics team on shipping, documentation, and customs
• Develop new market opportunities in emerging regions

• 3+ years experience in international food trading or commodity sales
• Knowledge of global protein markets and trade flows
• Strong negotiation and cross-cultural communication skills
• Familiarity with letters of credit, Incoterms, and trade finance
• Ability to work across multiple time zones
• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, or related field