New Grad - Commodity Trader Trainee (Vaughan ON)

at  Combined Metal Industries

Ready to Build a Career with Unlimited Growth Potential?
Are you an ambitious, competitive, and driven new grad looking for a fast-paced career in sales and trading? At CMI, one of Canada’s largest and most innovative metal recyclers, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your skills, build a strong network, and grow into a high-impact role.

WHO WE ARE:

CMI is an industry leader that’s redefining metal recycling. Our success is built on entrepreneurial spirit, hustle, and innovation. If you have grit, love a challenge, and want to make an impact while contributing to sustainability, this is your chance.
Your Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated Trader Trainee to join our dynamic team and contribute to the company’s success through buying and selling metal products. In this role, you’ll develop long-term trading partnerships, expand your portfolio, and hone your sales and negotiation skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Your Path to Success – Trader Training Program

As a Trader Trainee, you will take part in an 3-6 months hands-on training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in commodity trading. You will:

• Learning the technical skills of metal commodity trading.
• Developing approaches to cultivate and grow a portfolio of customers.
• Learning the dynamics and ins and outs of B2B selling, negotiations and building relationships for the long term.
• Learning how to apply your analytical skills to grow business with both existing and new customers.
• Learn how to market materials for optimal value. Build strong relationship skills to manage after-sale service with customers.
• Learn how to organize your portfolio and drive growth.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers through cold-calling, prospecting, and account management.
• Negotiate prices, close deals, and drive revenue growth.
• Identify new trading opportunities and expand your portfolio.
• Stay up to date on market trends and analyze pricing strategies.
• Travel to customer sites across Canada and the U.S. to strengthen relationships.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth transactions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Science preferred).
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management (B2B experience preferred) is an asset.
• A highly competitive and entrepreneurial mindset—you thrive on building relationships and closing deals.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a willingness to learn.
• Analytical and mathematical skills to assess pricing and market opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A valid G driver’s license (required).
• Fluency in French is an asset.

Why Join Us?

• A fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where your contributions make an impact.
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus to reward your success.
• Strong mentorship & career development within our Trader program.
• Work hard, play hard culture with a team that values collaboration and success.
• Health & wellness benefits + matching savings plans to support your future.

See more about who we are: CMI Video
Apply Now & Start Your Career with CMI!
If you’re a results-driven individual looking for a career—not just a job—in an exciting and growing industry, we want to hear from you!
CMI is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers through cold-calling, prospecting, and account management.
• Negotiate prices, close deals, and drive revenue growth.
• Identify new trading opportunities and expand your portfolio.
• Stay up to date on market trends and analyze pricing strategies.
• Travel to customer sites across Canada and the U.S. to strengthen relationships.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth transactions