Position: Trader – Frozen Meats Location: North Carolina
Client Company is seeking an experienced frozen meat (poultry, pork and beef) trader to assist in developing a frozen meat trading department.
The ideal candidate should have:
• a minimum of 5 years of successful trading experience in a global market place; • experience setting up a trading desk; • broad set of connections/relationships within the industry; • success in exceeding aggressive sales goals; • demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment; • the ability to be self-motivated; • demonstrated success in understanding, monitoring and controlling risk; • a bachelor’s degree.
Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• monitoring world markets and following financial news and developments; • conducting trades on behalf of Client Company • advising clients on the best way to position themselves within markets; • seeking and pursuing new business opportunities; • visiting clients and suppliers throughout the world (extensive travel); • discussing and agreeing prices, quality, delivery and specifications; • maintaining contact with shipping, transport and insurance companies; • purchasing for other traders; • controlling risk; • adhering to limits and trading rules; • limiting risk; • developing effective relationships within and beyond the company.
Attractive Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
