Rookie Trader - Paid Training to 100% Commission

AIFP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

100% commission after training

Job summary

AIFP offers a paid 12-month Rookie Trader Training Program in Portland, designed to launch you into the commodity trading world. You’ll gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to shipping, inventory, and market activities while building a book of business as a full-commission Trader.

No prior experience is required beyond grit and curiosity; the program includes real-time deals, shadowing seasoned traders, and a clear path to a commission-based role after training.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation and drive to win in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience and perseverance in a demanding setting.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn the commodity trading business.
• Basic math skills useful for credit and shipping calculations.
• Sales experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow administrative, inventory, credit, and logistics teams to learn the trade life cycle.
• Work with seasoned Traders and leadership on projects and deals.
• Assist in creating shipping reports, handling claims, and supporting traders during absences.
• Develop market knowledge to interpret offerings and source opportunities.
• Participate in prospecting and sales calls to begin building a book of business.
• Design a personal roadmap to transition into a commission-based trader role.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Basic mathematical skills

Sales experience

Job description

AIFP offers a paid 12-month Rookie Trader Training Program in Portland, designed to launch you into the commodity trading world. You’ll gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to shipping, inventory, and market activities while building a book of business as a full-commission Trader.

No prior experience is required beyond grit and curiosity; the program includes real-time deals, shadowing seasoned traders, and a clear path to a commission-based role after training.