Dairy Trader

Commodity Trader - Dairy

Dallas, Texas (Office-Based)

Overview

An international trading business is looking to hire a junior Commodity Trader to join its commercial team in Dallas. This is a highly commercial, fast-paced role with exposure to global dairy markets, offering the opportunity to develop into a fully-fledged trader within an experienced and collaborative team.

You will initially work alongside senior traders, gaining hands-on experience across the full trading lifecycle, with a clear path to managing your own accounts and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Buy and sell dairy products across international markets
• Drive trading performance, with responsibility for volume and margin delivery
• Build and develop relationships with customers and suppliers globally, including regular travel
• Execute trading contracts efficiently, ensuring strong internal coordination and accuracy
• Monitor market trends and identify commercial opportunities, proactively acting on market developments
• Apply risk management across trades, including exposure to credit, pricing, and contract performance
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to optimise trading outcomes and share market intelligence

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree required; business-related degree or MBA preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a commercial, trading, or sales-driven environment (dairy or agri exposure is advantageous)
• Strong commercial instinct with a clear sales-driven mindset
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into trading decisions
• Effective communicator, confident in building relationships both internally and externally
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to operate in a fast-paced trading floor environment
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn quickly and take ownership
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to evolving market conditions

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with trading/ERP systems is beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Must be able to work full-time from the Dallas office (non-remote role)

What This Role Offers

• Hands-on exposure to global dairy trading markets
• Structured learning and development alongside experienced traders
• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong team collaboration
• Clear progression path into a fully accountable trading role