Sales and Commodity Trader - Food Ingredients

Sales & Commodity Trader – Food Ingredients

Location: White Plains, NY (Hybrid / Remote Eligible)

Bedemco is a fourth-generation importer and distributor specializing in food ingredients, bulk commodities, and global sourcing for U.S. manufacturers. Established in 1929, Bedemco supplies bulk ingredients across nutrition bars, confectionery, chocolate, beverages, dairy, frozen desserts, cereal, and bakery applications.

We are seeking a Sales & Commodity Trader to manage and grow customer accounts through proactive B2B sales, commodity trading, and relationship-driven selling.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive B2B food ingredient sales across bulk commodity products

• Proactively manage existing accounts and develop new customer relationships

• Execute pricing, negotiation, and margin management in fast-moving commodity markets

• Collaborate with purchasing and global supply partners on sourcing and availability

• Maintain consistent outbound sales activity (calls, follow-ups, account coverage)

Required / Preferred Experience

• Experience in food ingredient sales, commodity trading, or ingredient distribution preferred

• Strong background in B2B sales, account management, or trading environments

• Familiarity with importing, global sourcing, or supply chain logistics a plus

• Purchasing experience helpful, but sales performance is the priority

Work Structure

• Experienced ingredient professionals: remote or hybrid eligible

• Sales professionals new to ingredients: hybrid preferred

• Early-career candidates: full-time in-office initially (White Plains, NY)

Compensation

• Base salary plus commission, with performance-based upside

Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance. Retirement plan with company match.

Core Keywords / Markets

Food ingredients, bulk commodities, ingredient sales, commodity trading, global sourcing, importing, supply chain, nutrition bars, confectionery, chocolate, dairy, beverage, bakery, CPG manufacturing