Commercial Traineeship Program (all genders)

Location: Flexible across ADM locations

What the job is about 
Within the Commercial Trainee Program, you will unlock your full potential.  At ADM, we need people who are passionate about solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. People who want to contribute to something greater than themselves, making a lasting impact.

Your first year is dedicated to learning the grassroots of the agricultural commodity trading, transportation and processing markets through hands-on, meaningful roles within one of our European locations. In the second year, you will further develop these skills while having more autonomy and market exposure at another location in Europe.
You will follow a learning plan which balances business requirements and personal development. You will be supported by a mentor from the Trading team. During your traineeship, you will also learn about contract law, logistics, contract execution, risk management, and the financial implications of trading decisions.

After the traineeship, A successful graduate will be prepared for a future trading role and/or progressing down the path towards a commercial management role.

What will make you successful:

• Master’s or bachelor degree, preferably in an Economics, Business or Agricultural discipline
• Strong interest in Agri-commodity trading business
• Strong drive for success, great analytical skills, you are self-motivated, results oriented and you always strive for continuous improvement 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, additional languages are beneficial 
• Willing to travel and/or to relocate within Europe
• A valid EU work permit

What you will get:

• A unique experience in the Commercial field, at different European locations across ADM business units.
• Hands-on exposure and real responsibility for commercial, risk management and/or logistical decisions across multiple commodity markets in line with ADM's European asset footprint
• Local and global market exposure
• Meaningful projects to contribute to the global trading challenges of today and tomorrow
• A high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment
• Excellent career opportunities in a world-leading agriculture company

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.