Commercial Team Opening

As a member of the Commercial Team at Interco, your primary responsibilities will include reconciling receiving reports, handling purchase and sales order entries, and scheduling bookings. Additionally, you'll support traders in their daily functions, gain insights into identifying business opportunities, and manage logistics for inbound and outbound materials. This role is integral to ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

To be eligible for the Commercial Team position at Interco, you should have a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Economics, or Political Science. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, along with any internship experience related to business or trade. For experienced professionals, a background in competitive, team-oriented roles is preferred.

During your 4-6 week training period for the Commercial Team at Interco, you will receive hands-on experience in our operations facilities alongside strategic training in our commercial offices. This hybrid approach is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your role, leading to a junior trading position upon successful completion of the training.

Yes! The Commercial Team position at Interco is an excellent entry point, designed to lead into junior trading roles for those who demonstrate success. The company values growth and development, providing pathways for career advancement and opportunities to engage with senior traders as you progress.

Interco offers a competitive benefits package for the Commercial Team role, including a salary ranging from $50,000 to $75,000. You'll receive 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability policies. Additionally, we offer generous paid vacation time, culminating in a holiday break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, plus a 401(k) plan with a substantial company match.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for recycling and sustainability, as well as your desire to engage in trading materials. Mention how Interco’s mission aligns with your values and how the role presents an opportunity for professional growth and learning in a dynamic field.

In answering this question, provide a specific example showcasing your analytical skills. Describe the situation, the opportunity you identified, the actions you took, and the resulting positive impact. Highlight how your decision-making skills are relevant to the Commercial Team role.

Discuss your strategy for prioritizing tasks by using methods such as creating to-do lists or leveraging digital tools for project management. Illustrate with an example where you successfully balanced multiple deadlines, showcasing your ability to remain organized and efficient under pressure, which is vital in a trading role.

Emphasize skills like strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork. You might also include specific software competencies related to data analysis or logistics management, stressing how these skills are relevant in supporting the trading process and growing within the Commercial Team.

Articulate your eagerness to learn and how you would actively seek mentorship opportunities. You might suggest setting up regular check-ins or shadowing senior traders while expressing your belief in continuous learning and adapting knowledge in a practical context.

Provide a specific example of a project where you analyzed data or prepared reports, detailing the tools you used (like Excel or analytics software) and the outcomes of your analysis. Highlight how these experiences can contribute to your role in the Commercial Team.

Research Interco’s history and its commitment to recycling raw materials. In your answer, reflect on your understanding of the company’s operations and how you believe the Commercial Team plays a crucial role in fulfilling the broader mission of sustainability and responsible trading in the supply chain.

Share strategies you employ to maintain focus and resilience when facing tight deadlines or challenging situations. Provide an example from your past where you successfully managed stress, emphasizing your ability to stay calm and make sound decisions, which is important in a trading environment.

Discuss the importance of understanding client needs and building relationships. Mention strategies such as active listening, ensuring timely communication, and following up to create trust and foster long-term relationships, vital for anyone in the Commercial Team at Interco.

Express your openness to travel (mentioning the 25% travel requirement) and explain how you effectively plan travel by organizing itineraries and coordinating schedules. Highlight your adaptability and willingness to represent Interco in different markets and settings.