Junior Commodity Trader - Fertilizers

Imperium Commodity Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Job summary

Imperium Commodity Search in London is seeking a commercially driven Junior Fertilizer Trader/Sales Broker to join the growing team. You will focus on origination, client acquisition and supporting trades through the firm’s evolving digital platform, working closely with senior brokers.

The role emphasizes building a pipepline, engaging new counterparties and developing long-term client relationships in global fertilizer markets, with opportunities for progression in a technology-led commodities

Qualifications

• Candidates with a strong commercial mindset and interest in agricultural or commodity markets.
• Experience in sales, business development, brokerage or trading is preferred.
• Exposure to agricultural markets or commodities is advantageous.
• Proactive in cold outreach and pitching with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital sales tools.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and develop new client relationships in global fertilizer markets.
• Build and maintain a structured pipeline via cold outreach, email campaigns, LinkedIn and networking.
• Present and promote the company’s digital procurement platform and its benefits.
• Assist onboarding of new clients and manage existing accounts.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems.
• Monitor market activity and identify emerging commercial opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior brokers and leadership to support growth initiatives.

Skills

Commercial instinct

Business development

Cold outreach

Analytical capability

CRM familiarity

Organised

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Digital sales tools

Job description

London, United Kingdom

Imperium Commodity Search is confidently retained by a high-growth, venture-backed commodities business that is reshaping the way international raw materials are sourced and traded, with a particular focus on fertilisers. By introducing technology and digitisation into a traditionally offline, relationship-driven market, the firm is driving greater efficiency, transparency and security across global supply chains.

Following a successful fundraise and with ambitious expansion plans in place, our client is seeking a commercially driven Junior Fertilizer Trader/Sales Broker to join their London team. This is an opportunity to work directly alongside experienced industry professionals while playing a key role in business development and revenue growth.

The Role

This position is centred on origination and client acquisition within international fertilizer trading markets. You will be responsible for identifying and engaging prospective counterparties, building a pipeline of new business opportunities, and supporting the execution of trades through the firm’s evolving digital platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively sourcing and developing new client relationships across global fertilizer markets
• Building and maintaining a structured pipeline through cold outreach, email campaigns, LinkedIn engagement and industry networking
• Presenting and promoting the company’s digital procurement platform, articulating its commercial and operational benefits
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and assisting in the management of existing accounts
• Maintaining accurate and organised records through CRM systems
• Monitoring market activity, analysing supply and demand dynamics, and identifying emerging commercial opportunities
• Working closely with senior brokers and leadership to support broader growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

We are looking for individuals with a strong commercial instinct and a genuine interest in agricultural or commodity markets. The successful candidate will be motivated by business development, comfortable engaging new contacts, and eager to build a long-term career in trading.

Experience and attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to generate new business in a competitive, fast-paced environment
• Background in sales, business development, brokerage or trading
• Exposure to agricultural markets or commodities (internship or professional experience advantageous) preferred
• Confident and proactive approach to cold outreach and pitching
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret market information
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital sales tools
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and collaborative in approach
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to succeed
• A genuine desire to enter the commodity trading/brokerage markets

What's on Offer

• Competitive performance-led compensation structure
• Equity participation
• Clear progression pathway within a scaling, technology-driven commodities business
• Direct exposure to international markets and senior industry professionals