Sales Representative - Trader

David Joseph Company

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Marketing, Brokerage, Business Development, Business Growth, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Logistics, Market Tracking, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Recycling, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Cincinnati, OH

POSTED

9 days ago

Nucor – The David J. Joseph Company is hiring a Trader/Sales Representative based in Cincinnati, OH (with required relocation nationwide), responsible for developing supplier and customer relationships while buying, selling, and brokering scrap and alloy materials. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel extensively while building business relationships.

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base pay with bonus program and profit sharing
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, and retirement savings plans
• Stock purchase program, credit union access, and free financial planning services
• Paid vacation and holidays along with tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• 8–10 week paid training program, mentorship, and company-provided cell phone
• Relocation assistance and unlimited career growth opportunities

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; business-related degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to build relationships across all levels
• Ability to travel 30–60% and willingness to relocate initially and for future advancement based on business needs
• Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving ability, and interest in financial and commodity markets
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Prior sales, trading, or customer service experience and negotiation skills preferred
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening (including urine and hair follicle testing) and maintain commitment to a safe work environment

Key Responsibilities
• Develop new business opportunities and grow existing relationships with scrap suppliers and customers
• Buy, sell, and broker ferrous, nonferrous metals, and ferroalloys to maximize profitability
• Collaborate with logistics teams, mills, and third-party partners to manage supply chain and transactions
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Monitor market trends and apply insights to trading strategies and business decisions
• Travel regularly to meet clients, build partnerships, and support business development efforts
• Uphold and promote safety policies, procedures, and standards in all aspects of the role

About the Company
The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), a division of Nucor, is a global leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation with a history dating back to 1885. As part of Nucor, North America’s largest steel producer and recycler, DJJ offers a culture rooted in safety, integrity, and growth, providing employees with long-term career opportunities and industry-leading development programs.