Fall Internship - Commodity Trading - Tampa, FL
About this role
Tampa International Forest Products (TIFP) is a leading forest products trading company built for driven, entrepreneurial people. Our traders run their own desks — sourcing products, building relationships, analyzing markets, and closing deals. No two traders operate the same, creating a fast-paced, hands-on, business-minded environment.
About the Internship
Our fall internship program gives students real exposure to the commodities trading industry. Interns work across multiple departments, gaining a broad understanding of the lumber business and what it takes to succeed as a trader at TIFP. The most successful interns are curious, motivated, and eager to learn by doing.
***This is an in-office internship (not remote).
What You’ll Do
Learn the fundamentals of commodity trading and forest products
Gain exposure to logistics, sales, and market dynamics
Build relationships and shadow experienced traders
Develop industry knowledge through hands-on experience
Who You Are
High-energy with an entrepreneurial mindset
Ambitious, competitive, and sales-oriented
Comfortable talking to people and building relationships
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Comfortable with Excel, Word, and Google Docs
Additional Info
Paid internship
Up to 30 hours per week (flexible schedule)
Internship dates are flexible
Company at a glance
Since 1976, our customers have depended on us to provide quality products, on time delivery and critical market information making Tampa International Forest Products, LLC their partner of choice for their building product needs. We are committed to remaining a low-cost supplier for our customers and a low cost marketing agent for our vendors. Our professional traders will keep you abreast of changes in the marketplace. We are committed to sourcing and marketing your lumber, panel, and steel products. Our value to you is our commitment to service. We are proud to be your low-cost commodity partner.
Top Benefits
- Paid internship
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