Executive Trader – Business Development

Sadoff Iron and Metal; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sadoff Iron and Metal in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Executive Trader – Business Development who thrives on autonomy, uncovers new opportunities, and aims for a leadership track. This role offers a long-term career runway with structured training and mentorship.

You will build supplier and customer relationships, craft pricing strategies, and collaborate with operations, finance, and leadership to drive profitability while applying company policies and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of scrap metal grades.
• Thorough knowledge of overall scrap industry.
• Good verbal and written communication to understand instructions and safety rules.
• Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Knowledgeable about company products, services, and customer policies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Operate general office equipment (computers, 10-key, scanners, copier).
• Understand and adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to evaluate proposals (RFPs).
• Basic understanding of clerical/administrative procedures.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Adapt to change and negotiate differences calmly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business to broaden revenue, market share, and partnerships.
• Build and manage profitable supplier and customer relationships.
• Develop pricing strategies and negotiate long-term profitable agreements.
• Provide market intelligence, forecasts, and analysis to guide decisions.
• Partner with operations, finance, and leadership to align objectives.
• Contribute to standards, processes, and KPIs for growth.
• Manage purchasing and sales-side procurement for commodities.
• Apply Sadoff policies, capacity, and ERP to support operations.
• Maintain profit margins and support growth initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership potential as the business expands.

Skills

Scrap metal knowledge

Scrap industry knowledge

Sales & customer service

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or vocational training in business or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Executive Trader – Business Development professional who thrives on autonomy, excels at uncovering new opportunities, and is motivated to grow into a future leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who wants more than a job — someone who wants a long‑term career runway, supported by structured training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Executive Trader – Business Development professional who thrives on autonomy, excels at uncovering new opportunities, and is motivated to grow into a future leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who wants more than a job — someone who wants a long‑term career runway, supported by structured training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. We operate in a dynamic metals market, and we’re looking for someone who is eager to make an impact from day one.

Essential Functions

• Proactively identify, evaluate, and secure new business that expands revenue, market share, and strategic partnerships.
• Build, strengthen, and manage profitable supplier and customer relationships.
• Develop pricing strategies and negotiate agreements that maximize profitability and long‑term value.
• Provide market intelligence, forecasts, and competitive analysis to influence trading and purchasing decisions.
• Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to align business objectives and solve challenges.
• Contribute to departmental standards, processes, KPIs, and long‑term growth strategies.
• Manage both purchasing and sales‑side procurement for commodity transactions.
• Apply working knowledge of Sadoff policies, capacity, controls, and ERP to support efficient operations.
• Maintain profit/margin responsibility and actively support growth and acquisition initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership capability with the potential to take on greater responsibility as the business expands

WHAT MAKES YOU A STRONG FIT?

• Self‑motivated, ambitious, and eager to grow — you want a role that challenges you and moves your career forward.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and new business development.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with deep understanding of cost drivers, margin structure, and value creation.
• Strong negotiation skills paired with the ability to influence and lead cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent communication skills and a relationship‑first mindset.
• Comprehensive understanding of metals markets, indexes, suppliers, consumers, and key market drivers.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• A collaborative team player with a strong track record of managing multiple complex projects.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of scrap metal grades.
• Thorough knowledge of overall scrap industry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to understand instructions, applicable safety regulations, and to maintain records.
• Excellent sales, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers.
• Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer‑related policies.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, such as computers, 10‑key calculator, scanners, and copier.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
• Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).
• Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Ability to solve problems as they arise.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully.

Qualifications, Education And Experience/Training

• At least five to seven years of experience in commodity purchasing, trading, or business development
  • Required
• Associate’s degree or vocational training in business, or related field
  • Preferred
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s licence for business travel needs

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to regularly travel.