Recycled Commodity Trader - Plastic

Your JobGP Recycling, a recycling industry leader, is looking for an entrepreneurial-minded Recycled Commodity Trader in our Plastic Division. As part of our dynamic team dedicated to fulfilling the unmet needs in the plastics industry, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art facilities, creating a superior experience for our suppliers and customers.Here at GP Recycling, we want you to use your entrepreneurial skills to drive growth within our plastics division with a primary focus on building supply. Your responsibilities will include identifying new supply locations as well as working with our experienced sales team to meet our ever-expanding demand. You will have the freedom to treat your role as if it were your own business, taking calculated risks and working with a sense of urgency. Our culture fosters creativity and innovation, allowing you to utilize our internal capabilities to create innovative structures that deliver long-term value.Join us in our commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and shaping the future of the plastics industry. Discover more about GP Recycling and the exciting opportunities that await you at https://www.gapacrecycling.com/.Location: This role is a remote role ideally located in the East Coast. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.What You Will DoDirectly grow the plastics division High focus on new supply which includes cold calling to meet our demandWork with existing sales team for supplyDevelop relationships with certain customers and potentially find new demand partnersUse internal GP Recycling capabilities to create innovative structures that are long-term in natureOperate as a principled entrepreneur – treat your business as your own and work with urgencyWork with our capability teams to execute transactionsCreate a superior experience for our counterpartiesTravel to existing and potential accounts across the country to grow your book of business (approximately 30% travel expected)Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)3+ years of experience procuring, selling, and/or trading plasticsEstablished relationships with suppliers or customers in the plastic spaceWhat Will Put You AheadMicrosoft Dynamics experiencePost-consumer or post-industrial plastic experienceFor this role, we anticipate paying $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.Hiring PhilosophyAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.Who We AreAs a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.Our BenefitsOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.Equal OpportunitiesEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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