Commercial Manager in Training

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The Commercial Manager in Training (CMIT) reports to a Commercial Leader, which may vary depending on line of business and/or territory. This developmental role is designed to build the knowledge, judgment, and field capability required to succeed in Radius Recycling’s organization within the metals recycling industry.

• Structured training, field exposure, and cross-functional learning to develop an understanding of ferrous and nonferrous scrap procurement, commodity grading, pricing strategy, margin management, logistics, supplier development, and operational execution.
• Learning Radius Recycling’s commercial strategy, supplier segmentation approach, and purchasing models across ferrous and nonferrous commodities.
• Supporting the commercial team in identifying, pursuing, and developing new sources of recyclable materials.
• Developing negotiation skills related to pricing, freight, deductions, downgrades, claims, and other commercial terms.
• Learning how commodity value is influenced by market conditions, specifications, recovery yields, processing costs, freight, and downstream demand.
• Assisting with preparation and review of reports related to volume, purchasing activity, pricing, market trends, and supplier performance.
• Performing special projects and other duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all Radius Recycling health, safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Wears required personal protective equipment and follows all yard, plant, and customer-site safety requirements.
• Maintains a safe environment for employees, customers, contractors, and visitors.
• Immediately reports safety concerns, environmental issues, incidents, near misses, and policy violations in accordance with company expectations.

Commodity Knowledge & Pricing

• Builds working knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous grades, inspection standards, contamination risks, and material quality considerations.
• Learns how commodity value is influenced by market conditions, specifications, recovery yields, processing costs, freight, and downstream demand.
• Trains on pricing tools, commercial reports, and market intelligence used to support purchasing and sales decisions.
• Develops the ability to discuss market trends, competitive dynamics, and pricing rationale in a professional and commercially sound manner.
• Learns how to evaluate margin impact by considering purchase price, transportation, processing, recovery, inventory, and shipment economics.

Operations & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Gains exposure to yard, shredding, inspection, receiving, grading, logistics, and shipment processes to understand the full metals recycling value chain.
• Works cross-functionally with operations and support teams to align commercial commitments with site capabilities, safety requirements, and service expectations.
• Develops understanding of internal controls, documentation requirements, and compliance processes that support commercial transactions.

Reporting, Systems & Analysis

• Learns to use company systems, commercial tools, spreadsheets, and reporting resources to track suppliers, pricing, shipments, margin, and account activity.
• Assists with preparation and review of reports related to volume, purchasing activity, pricing, market trends, and supplier performance.
• Develops the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and escalate issues or opportunities to commercial leadership.
• Maintains accurate records, call notes, follow-up actions, and account documentation.

Special Projects

• Performs special projects and other duties as needed or assigned.
• Participates in developmental assignments intended to expand commercial, operational, and leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of experience in sales, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, recycling, industrial operations, commodities, or a related business environment; internship, co-op, or rotational experience in these areas may also qualify as relevant experience.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling, industrial services, manufacturing, demolition, transportation, brokerage, commodity trading, or other supplier-facing business development environments.
• Demonstrated relationship-building, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in school, work, or related settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to relocate across the operating platform based on business needs.
• Ability to learn company systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to learn commodity grading, pricing concepts, cost drivers, and commercial negotiations.

Job Conditions

• Frequent day travel within an assigned territory and regular visits to recycling facilities, industrial yards, customer sites, demolition sites, and supplier locations.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required based on customer needs, market conditions, training assignments, and business demands.
• Significant time may be spent in active industrial environments that include outdoor conditions, uneven walking surfaces, noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and heavy machinery.
• The role may include early morning, evening, or extended hours depending on customer needs, travel requirements, and business demands.
• The position requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.
• Physical Activities Required: Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and traverse uneven surfaces for extended periods of time; operate a motor vehicle; use hands for writing and keyboarding; review documents and inspect materials visually; and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Job Conditions

This position requires frequent day travel within an assigned territory and regular visits to recycling facilities, industrial yards, customer sites, demolition sites, and supplier locations. Occasional overnight travel may be required based on customer needs, market conditions, training assignments, and business demands. Significant time may be spent in active industrial environments that include outdoor conditions, uneven walking surfaces, noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and heavy machinery. The role may include early morning, evening, or extended hours depending on customer needs, travel requirements, and business demands. The position requires adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in both office and field environments. Physical Activities Required: Sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and traverse uneven surfaces for extended periods of time; operate a motor vehicle; use hands for writing and keyboarding; review documents and inspect materials visually; and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically. Must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• One year of experience in sales, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, recycling, industrial operations, commodities, or a related business environment; internship, co-op, or rotational experience in these areas may also qualify as relevant experience.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling, industrial services, manufacturing, demolition, transportation, brokerage, commodity trading, or other supplier-facing business development environments.
• Demonstrated relationship-building, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in school, work, or related settings.
• Willingness and ability to relocate across the operating platform based on business needs.
• Ability to learn company systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to learn commodity grading, pricing concepts, cost drivers, and commercial negotiations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires. An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.