Relationship-Driven Sales Pro
pivoting into Physical Commodity Trading

I build trust, move quickly, and solve real-world problems. I'm focused on ag & forestry supply chains in Washington—combining a commercial mindset with growing logistics and risk skills.

Based in TN → visiting WA Ag/Forestry Focus Incoterms • B/L • Laytime Ops & Logistics Ready

Target Roles

  • Logistics / Operations Coordinator
  • Trader Assistant / Desk Support
  • Export Documentation (B/L, L/C, SOF)
FOB • CIF • CFR
Letters of Credit
Laytime & Demurrage
Bulk & Container Flow

About Jonathan

Sales & marketing background with a bias for action. Now applying that commercial edge to physical commodities.

I've led revenue growth, built partnerships, and solved customer problems across multiple ventures. My edge is simple: I create trust fast and keep projects moving. I'm currently targeting Washington's ag & forestry trade—where relationships, logistics, and timing matter.

  • Negotiation & client relationship management
  • Market research & practical problem-solving
  • Documentation flow: CI, PL, B/L, L/C basics
  • Comfort with deadline pressure and changing plans

Fast Credentials

  • Incoterms® 2020 (in progress)
  • Trade Finance basics (UCP600)
  • Logistics & Ops coursework
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Commercial Highlights

A few wins that translate directly into value on a trading desk.

Revenue Growth

Grew annual revenue +27% by expanding high-value accounts in a competitive market.

Faster Cycles

Negotiated and closed deals across industries, shortening sales cycles up to 40%.

Marketing ROI

Built campaigns that delivered double-digit ROI and repeat business.

Fast Facts

  • Ag & Forestry focus (PNW supply chains)
  • Docs: CI • PL • B/L • L/C (working level)
  • Incoterms: FOB • CIF • CFR • DAP
  • Ops: cut-offs, bookings, VGM, customs

Core Skills & Expertise

Technical and commercial capabilities that drive results in commodity trading.

Trading & Commercial

Client Relationship Management 95%
Negotiation & Deal Closing 90%
Market Research & Analysis 85%
Revenue Growth Strategies 88%

Logistics & Operations

Incoterms & Trade Terms 75%
Documentation (B/L, L/C, CI) 70%
Supply Chain Coordination 80%
Risk Management Basics 65%

Industry Focus Areas

Agriculture

Grains, specialty crops

Forestry

Lumber, wood products

Logistics

Bulk & container shipping

Recycling

Waste paper, metals

Current Initiatives

What I’m building and learning right now.

Washington Networking Sprint

Two-week on-site push to meet exporters, recyclers, timber and ag traders; targeting logistics/ops and junior desk roles.

Logistics Skill Sprint

Focused study on Incoterms, letters of credit, and demurrage risk with practical doc-pack drills.

Reading & Market Notes

Studying forestry & ag trade dynamics; keeping short, practical notes I can share in interviews.

What I'm Studying

Live list of courses & resources I'm using to ramp fast.

Active Courses

Currently enrolled and progressing

ICC Incoterms® 2020 Certificate

In Progress

Mastering international trade terms and risk allocation

75% Complete

CME Group — Position & Risk Management

Active

Understanding futures markets and risk mitigation

60% Complete

Reading & Research

Books, guides, and market intelligence

Reading
Mastering the Grain Markets

by Elaine Kub

Weekly
Commodity Conversations

Kingsman SA

Reference
CME Ag & Lumber Guides

Market fundamentals

Monthly
FAO Market Outlooks

Global trends

Specialized Training

Focused modules for immediate application

Completed

Letters of Credit (UCP600)

Trade finance fundamentals and documentation flow

Practicing

Bills of Lading & Documentation

Clean vs. claused B/L, document flow mastery

Next Up

Laytime & Demurrage

Vessel operations and time-based risk management

Certifications & Courses I've Taken Recently

Fresh, practical training that supports logistics, documentation, and risk.

Trade & Logistics

  • ICC Incoterms® 2020 Certificate (in progress)
  • Letters of Credit (UCP600) — fundamentals
  • Bills of Lading — clean vs. claused, doc flow

Risk & Markets

  • CME Group — Position & Risk Management
  • CFI — Commodities Fundamentals (select modules)
  • Laytime & Demurrage — core principles

Docs & Execution

  • Export doc pack drills: CI, PL, B/L, insurance note
  • Booking → cut-offs → VGM → customs/AES
  • Bulk & container flow — ops basics