Commodity Trader

Northwest Grains International, LLC; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Grains International, LLC in Edina, MN is seeking a full-time on-site Commodity Trader to manage daily trading activities, monitor markets, and execute hedging strategies alongside sales efforts in the commodities sector.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on autonomous work and teamwork in a fast-paced international trade environment based in Edina.

Qualifications

• Trading and commodity markets expertise
• Finance and hedging skills
• Sales experience in the commodities industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of international trade practices is a plus
• Advanced negotiation and relationship skills
• High attention to detail and strong planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Highly self-motivated, determined and results driven
• Ability to think outside the box

Responsibilities

• Purchase and trade bulk commodities
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and vendors
• Apply logistical concepts such as tracking and tracing cargo, transmit times, diversions
• Understand and apply trade policies and applicable trade rules
• Communicate frequently with customers regarding pricing changes and closing values

Skills

Trading and Commodity Markets

Finance and Hedging

Sales experience

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and negotiation

International trade knowledge

Negotiation and relationship skills

Attention to detail and planning

Autonomy and teamwork

Self-motivation and drive

Creative thinking

Job description

Northwest Grains International, LLC is an international trade and development company based in Edina, MN. The company is focused on trading commodities and operates out of 7400 Metro Blvd, Edina, MN, United States.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Commodity Trader at Northwest Grains International, LLC in Edina, MN. The Commodity Trader will be responsible for daily trading activities, monitoring commodity markets, financial analysis, hedging strategies, and sales within the commodities sector.

• Purchase and trade bulk commodities
• Build relationships wuth both internal and external customers and vendors
• Apply logistical concepts such as tracking and tracing cargo, transmit times, diversions, etc.
• Understand and apply trade policies and applicable trade rules
• Communicate frequently with customers regarding pricing changes and closing values

Qualifications

• Trading and Commodity Markets expertise
• Finance and Hedging skills
• Sales experience in the commodities industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Understanding of international trade practices is a plus
• Advanced negotiation and relationship skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• High attention to detail and strong planning skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• The ideal candidate will be highly self motivated, determined and result driven
• Ability to think outside the box is a must