Trader Trainee: Unlimited Earnings + Stock Options

Southern Mississippi Trading, LLC.

Waynesboro (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training
Bonus opportunities
Stock options
Career advancement within 2-3 years

Job summary

Southern Mississippi Trading is looking for a self-driven Trader Trainee to start on the logistics side and learn the fundamentals of commodity trading on our floor. You'll participate in a structured development program while gaining a broad understanding of how transportation, freight rates, and market dynamics influence deals.

The role offers paid training, with unlimited earning potential, bonuses, and stock options, plus upward mobility within 2–3 years for top performers in a vibrant team

Qualifications

  • Self-driven and highly competitive mindset required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
  • Familiarity with logistics concepts and freight terms.

Responsibilities

  • Work within the logistics department to help grow our transportation network and negotiate freight rates with carriers.
  • Communicate and collaborate with SMT Traders to resolve challenges or issues that arise in logistics.
  • Work closely and network with SMT Traders to learn about our company’s business model.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends within the forest product trading industry.
  • Start to develop customer relationships by prospecting, cold calling and networking.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset
Negotiation
Logistics coordination
Relationship building
Analytical skills

Tools

Excel
Word
Google Docs

Job description

Southern Mississippi Trading is looking for a self-driven Trader Trainee to start on the logistics side and learn the fundamentals of commodity trading on our floor. You'll participate in a structured development program while gaining a broad understanding of how transportation, freight rates, and market dynamics influence deals.

The role offers paid training, with unlimited earning potential, bonuses, and stock options, plus upward mobility within 2–3 years for top performers in a vibrant team

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