Biomethane Trader

OTC FLOW; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonuses

Growth opportunities

Company awards

Commute covered

Job summary

OTC Flow GmbH in Frankfurt seeks a driven Sales Trader to build a client portfolio and execute trades supporting environmental compliance objectives. You will lead outreach, prospect new clients, and manage relationships via calls, emails, and meetings.

You will train with experienced traders and contribute to a growth-focused, meritocratic team environment. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in environmental commodities are preferred; German and English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years in environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, commodity brokerage.
• Experience with biomethane, THG quotas, biofuels, guarantees of origin (GOs), renewable certificates.
• Strong competitive drive with a proven sales mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities; cold calling is a plus.
• Focus on building and maintaining client relationships via phone.

Responsibilities

• Proactively grow and expand your client base through direct outreach, including cold calling.
• Build a comprehensive lead list to enable targeted outreach efforts.
• Take full accountability for achieving personal revenue and profit targets.
• Execute trades with precision and efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients via phone, emails, and meetings.
• Provide stakeholders with market insights and daily pricing updates.
• Stay up to date with market trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

German

English

Sales

Cold calling

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast paced, high growth environment?

OTC Flow, a leading international trading and brokerage firm headquartered in Amsterdam, is seeking driven Sales Traders to join our fast growing team in Frankfurt.

With your experience in sales and cold calling, you will work towards building a strong portfolio of clients in the financial and environmental sectors.

We seek proactive and resilient professionals who take initiative and ownership of their work. Our international culture is driven by collaboration and a focus on achieving results. If you’re excited about working in a finance centered environment with a strong commitment to environmental markets, think strategically, act confidently, and perform well in a fast moving and evolving business landscape, we’d love to have you on our team!

About Us

OTC Flow is a leading broker specializing in trading across Global and Local renewable energy markets. We provide liquidity in virtually all financial environmental instruments. With a deep understanding of the market, extensive experience, and a relentless drive to secure the best deals, we deliver innovative solutions to meet our clients’ financial environmental obligations and ambitions.

About the role

As a Sales Trader, your primary goal will be to build a robust client portfolio and execute trades that support clients in meeting their environmental compliance objectives. You will take the lead in developing and executing a sales strategy tailored to your designated market and focus product.

Through proactive outreach via cold calls, emails, chat systems, and face to face meetings you will cultivate relationships and establish a portfolio of clients with whom to trade or broker deals.

You’ll work closely with experienced sales traders, participate in training sessions, and receive ongoing support to fuel your professional growth. This immersive experience at OTC Flow is designed to strengthen your expertise, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the industry.

Main Responsibilities:

• Client Portfolio Development: Proactively grow and expand your client base through direct outreach, including cold calling.
• Lead Generation: Build a comprehensive and targeted lead list to enable a disciplined and strategic approach to extensive outreach efforts.
• Performance Ownership: Take full accountability for achieving personal revenue and profit (PnL) targets.
• Trade Execution: Execute trades with precision and efficiency.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships by engaging with clients via phone, online platforms, and face to face meetings to understand and address their business needs.
• Market Communication: Provide stakeholders with daily pricing updates and market insights through professional messaging systems.
• Market Awareness: Stay up to date with market trends and relevant financial developments to maintain a competitive edge.

About you:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years in environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, commodity brokerage.
• Experience with one or more of the following: biomethane, THG quotas, biofuels, guarantees of origin (GOs), renewable certificates.
• Competitive Edge: A highly competitive mindset with a strong desire to achieve outstanding results.
• Sales Acumen: A natural talent for selling, coupled with a relentless drive to find solutions to challenges.
• Key Skills: Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities; prior cold calling experience is a significant plus.
• Client Relationship Focus: Passionate about building and maintaining client relationships, particularly through phone interactions.
• Industry Interest: A keen interest in commodity trading and its dynamics.
• Resilience: Ability to perform effectively in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Language Proficiency: Native level fluency in German with excellent communication skills in English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration: Competitive remuneration package with uncapped, target-driven bonuses.
• Growth opportunities: Work in a meritocratic, innovation driven environment that actively supports your ideas and development.
• Recognition and rewards: We offer a competitive environment and celebrate milestones with company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board;
• Covered commute costs: Benefit from covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap bicycle plan, mileage allowance.
• Exciting team activities: Participate in monthly (sports) events, (inter) national company trips, and various social activities with your department and the wider Amsterdam team;
• Work Life Balance: Full time, 40 hour contract with 25 vacation days annually.

Your Next Steps (Please complete steps 1 and 2 to be considered)

If this opportunity excites you, here’s how to join us:

• Submit your application along with your CV.
• After receiving your application, we will conduct a pre-screening interview with our recruitment officer to learn more about you.
• Following the prescreening, you will be invited to an interview with our hiring team.

Note: The recruitment process may vary slightly.

At OTC Flow, we celebrate diversity and believe it fuels innovation and growth. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture accessible to all.