Canusa Hershman
Senior Metal Trader - Metals Division Builder
Canusa Hershman, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Overview
Canusa Hershman is a growing recycling and trading company with deep expertise in paper, plastics, and rolls. We are expanding into metals, leveraging our network of MRF partnerships, export capabilities, and entrepreneurial culture. Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Role Summary
The Senior Metal Trader will
found and lead CHRC’s metals business line . This role requires a seasoned trader with deep industry relationships who can leverage our existing infrastructure to scale metals trading profitably. This is not a “maintenance” role — it’s a
business-building opportunity
with the resources of a top recycling company behind you. The right candidate will thrive on both the entrepreneurial challenge of building something new and the discipline of executing trades with precision. Key Responsibilities
Build and grow CHRC’s metals trading business from the ground up. Leverage CHRC’s
direct access to most MRFs in the U.S.
to secure supply. Utilize CHRC’s
export platform and logistics expertise
to develop overseas buyers. Establish and expand domestic buyer/smelter/foundry relationships. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and logistics with focus on profitability and service. Own the full transaction lifecycle: supply acquisition → customer sale → execution → payment/collection. Develop long-term supplier/buyer programs that create recurring GP. Collaborate with CHRC’s paper, plastics, and rolls teams to cross-sell and maximize value across the enterprise. Report progress directly to the President CHRC; manage P&L for metals trading. Qualifications
5–10+ years of metals trading experience (ferrous and/or nonferrous). Strong book of existing supplier and buyer relationships. Entrepreneurial mindset — proven ability to grow or build a business line. Demonstrated success in both sourcing supply and creating demand. Track record of profitable deals and effective collections. Strong financial acumen and operational discipline. Comfortable operating in a high-accountability, performance-driven environment. Why Join CHRC?
Access to one of the
broadest MRF networks
in the U.S. Full
export and global logistics platform
ready to deploy. Entrepreneurial culture that rewards initiative and results. Significant upside earning potential — base salary + aggressive commission/bonus. TTI Target Profile (Updated)
Behaviors (DISC) High D
– Builds new business, competitive, decisive. Moderate S
– Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment. Moderate C
– Detail-oriented enough to manage contracts, compliance, and payments. Motivators Utilitarian/Economic (Primary):
Wants to build wealth and efficiency. Individualistic (Secondary):
Motivated by autonomy and being the “founder” of CHRC’s metals arm. Theoretical (Tertiary):
Wants to understand and master global market dynamics. Entrepreneurial Acumen
– Sees opportunity, builds business lines. Negotiation & Persuasion
– Can secure deals and relationships. Risk Management
– Balances aggressive growth with disciplined execution. Customer Focus
– Creates sticky, long-term partnerships. Accountability
– Owns results end-to-end. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Wholesale Metals and Minerals
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Canusa Hershman is a growing recycling and trading company with deep expertise in paper, plastics, and rolls. We are expanding into metals, leveraging our network of MRF partnerships, export capabilities, and entrepreneurial culture. Base pay range
$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Role Summary
The Senior Metal Trader will
found and lead CHRC’s metals business line . This role requires a seasoned trader with deep industry relationships who can leverage our existing infrastructure to scale metals trading profitably. This is not a “maintenance” role — it’s a
business-building opportunity
with the resources of a top recycling company behind you. The right candidate will thrive on both the entrepreneurial challenge of building something new and the discipline of executing trades with precision. Key Responsibilities
Build and grow CHRC’s metals trading business from the ground up. Leverage CHRC’s
direct access to most MRFs in the U.S.
to secure supply. Utilize CHRC’s
export platform and logistics expertise
to develop overseas buyers. Establish and expand domestic buyer/smelter/foundry relationships. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and logistics with focus on profitability and service. Own the full transaction lifecycle: supply acquisition → customer sale → execution → payment/collection. Develop long-term supplier/buyer programs that create recurring GP. Collaborate with CHRC’s paper, plastics, and rolls teams to cross-sell and maximize value across the enterprise. Report progress directly to the President CHRC; manage P&L for metals trading. Qualifications
5–10+ years of metals trading experience (ferrous and/or nonferrous). Strong book of existing supplier and buyer relationships. Entrepreneurial mindset — proven ability to grow or build a business line. Demonstrated success in both sourcing supply and creating demand. Track record of profitable deals and effective collections. Strong financial acumen and operational discipline. Comfortable operating in a high-accountability, performance-driven environment. Why Join CHRC?
Access to one of the
broadest MRF networks
in the U.S. Full
export and global logistics platform
ready to deploy. Entrepreneurial culture that rewards initiative and results. Significant upside earning potential — base salary + aggressive commission/bonus. TTI Target Profile (Updated)
Behaviors (DISC) High D
– Builds new business, competitive, decisive. Moderate S
– Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment. Moderate C
– Detail-oriented enough to manage contracts, compliance, and payments. Motivators Utilitarian/Economic (Primary):
Wants to build wealth and efficiency. Individualistic (Secondary):
Motivated by autonomy and being the “founder” of CHRC’s metals arm. Theoretical (Tertiary):
Wants to understand and master global market dynamics. Entrepreneurial Acumen
– Sees opportunity, builds business lines. Negotiation & Persuasion
– Can secure deals and relationships. Risk Management
– Balances aggressive growth with disciplined execution. Customer Focus
– Creates sticky, long-term partnerships. Accountability
– Owns results end-to-end. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Wholesale Metals and Minerals
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