Rookie Trader - Sales Trainee

AIFP; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

100% commission after training

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Basic mathematical skills

Sales experience

Description du poste

Kickstart Your Career in Commodity Trading

Are you highly motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take control of your career? At AIFP, we don’t just offer jobs — we build long-term careers. Our paid 12-month Rookie Trader Training Program is your launchpad into the world of commodity trading. Whether you’ve worked in sales or not, we equip you with the skills, mentorship, and tools needed to build your own book of business as a full-commission Trader.

No experience? No problem. We're looking for grit, curiosity, and the drive to win!

What You’ll Learn & Do:

Our hands-on, immersive training is tailored to help you succeed:

• Understand the Business – Shadow our administrative departments (Inventory, Credit, Logistics) to learn the full life cycle of a trade.
• Learn from the Best – Partner closely with seasoned Traders and company leadership on projects, mentorship activities, and real-time deals.
• Build Operational Know-How – Assist in creating shipping reports, handling claims, and supporting traders during absences.
• Develop Market Expertise – Learn to interpret market offerings, manage inventory, and source opportunities.
• Start Selling – Engage in prospecting and sales calls with experienced traders guiding you.
• Create Your Business Plan – Design a roadmap to success as you transition into a commission-based trader role.

What You Bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a competitive drive to win
• Resilience in a fast-paced, high-reward environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt
• Basic mathematical skills
• Sales experience is a plus, but not required

Why AIFP?

• Our culture is built on collaboration, celebration, and grit. We believe in earning success — and having a lot of fun along the way.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full healthcare coverage, 401(k), profit sharing
• Uncapped Earning Potential: Transition to 100% commission after training
• Location: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest — a hub for the forest products industry and outdoor lifestyle

Salary provided during the training program. Upon successful completion, the role transitions to a 100% commission-based compensation model with no cap on earnings.