Trader Trainee - Sales Development

Richmond International Forest Products; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Real ownership

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A dynamic trading firm in Glen Allen is seeking a motivated Trader Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to enter a proven training program focusing on building relationships and trading commodities. Ideal candidates are competitive and resilient, thriving in a team-oriented environment. While a bachelor's degree is a plus, the right mindset and attitude are prioritized. The company fosters a supportive culture with real earning potential and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Competitive mindset with a desire to build something of your own.
• Strong people skills and confidence when communicating.
• Resilience and grit are essential traits.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow long-term customer relationships.
• Prospect, negotiate, and close deals.
• Learn how commodity markets operate.
• Develop and manage your own book of business.
• Stay hungry, grow, and improve daily.

Skills

Competitive mindset

Strong people skills

Resilience

Sales-minded

Confidence on the phone

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Richmond International Forest Products (RIFP)

At RIFP, we build relationships and move product across North America. We’re competitive, entrepreneurial, driven, and we reward people who bring the hustle. This is a high-energy, work-hard-play-hard environment with uncapped commissions, real ownership, and long-term upside.

The Opportunity

If you’re competitive, people-driven, and hungry to build something of your own, this role is for you. As a Trader Trainee, you’ll enter a proven training program that teaches you how to trade commodities, build relationships, and grow your own book of business from the ground up. You’ll learn from experienced traders, many with 10–15+ years tenure, who’ve been exactly where you are.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and grow long-term customer relationships
• Prospect, negotiate, and close deals
• Learn how commodity markets move (and how to win in them)
• Develop and manage your own book of business
• Compete, grow, and get better every day

What We’re Looking For:

• Competitive, driven, and coachable mindset
• Strong people skills and confidence on the phone
• Resilience, grit, and a little edge
• Former athletes, sales-minded grads, and entrepreneurs thrive here
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus—attitude matters more

Why RIFP:

This isn’t a typical entry-level sales job. It’s a long-term career with real earning potential, autonomy, and a tight-knit team that wins together and celebrates together. If you’re hungry for success, motivated by results and want to be a part of a winning team, we want to hear from you!