Sales Trader – CAEs (Spain)

Caely Renewables

Madrid

On-site

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation budget

Pension scheme

Unlimited holidays

Gym access 24/7

Annual company trip

Free electric bikes during the day

Weekly padel court

Job summary

Caely Renewables in Madrid is seeking a Sales Trader to develop the company’s activities in the Spanish market, focusing on energy efficiency projects and CAEs. You will combine technical analysis with commercial efforts to identify opportunities, structure transactions, and create value for clients and Caely.

You will build new relationships, manage an existing portfolio, and grow Caely’s presence in Spain, supported by experienced colleagues while expanding your expertise in environmental

Qualifications

Native-level Spanish and fluent English.
Engineering degree or related technical field.
3–6 years of experience in energy efficiency.
Experience analysing, developing, or managing energy efficiency projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of the Spanish CAE system and/or CMVP/IPMVP certification is a plus.
Experience with Excel, programming, AI tools, or commercial activities is an advantage.
Living in Madrid.

Responsibilities

Analyse energy efficiency projects to assess their eligibility under the CAE scheme.
Identify, calculate, validate, monitor, and develop CAE projects.
Calculate energy savings and establish project baselines per IPMVP where applicable.
Develop and maintain relationships with utilities, ESCOs, clients, and other market participants.
Identify new business opportunities through cold calls, networking, and market research.
Support the commercial team in managing and developing the client portfolio.
Structure transactions meeting client needs and Caely's objectives.
Conduct market research to identify trends in the Spanish energy efficiency market.
Collaborate with colleagues across functions to develop projects and close transactions.

Skills

Spanish native

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Self-motivated

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Programming

AI tools

Job description

The Candidate

You are passionate about climate change and how to tackle this global issue one trade at a time. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed team player who fosters superior performance by leveraging their competencies in deal-making and structuring. You have an affinity with commodities and finance, are self-motivated, and eager to develop your commercial skills and work in a close-knit team.

The ideal candidate should be confident but open to direct feedback and preferably have a comprehensive understanding of Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAEs). You excel at understanding your clients’ needs and transforming them into actions. We are looking for someone who wants to develop and grow with the company to become a key team player.

The Role

As a Sales Trader, you will contribute to the development of Caely Renewables' activities in the Spanish market, focusing on energy efficiency projects and Certificados de Ahorro Energético (CAEs).

You will combine technical analysis of energy-saving projects with commercial activities, identifying opportunities to develop and trade energy savings certificates. You will work closely with clients, energy service companies, utilities, and other market participants to identify eligible projects, assess their potential, and structure transactions that create value for both clients and Caely.

Your role will involve developing new business relationships, managing an existing client portfolio, and contributing to the growth of Caely's presence in Spain. You will receive support from experienced colleagues and management while developing your commercial and technical expertise in the environmental commodities market.

The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:

Analyse energy efficiency projects to assess their eligibility under the Spanish Energy Savings Certificate (CAE) scheme.
Identify, calculate, validate, monitor, and develop CAE projects.
Calculate energy savings and establish project baselines in accordance with the IPMVP protocol, where applicable.
Develop and maintain relationships with utilities, energy service companies, industrial clients, project developers, and other market participants.
Identify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, market research, and other business development activities.
Support the commercial team in managing and developing the client portfolio.
Structure transactions that meet both client needs and Caely's commercial objectives.
Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and developments in the Spanish energy efficiency market.
Collaborate with colleagues across commercial and technical functions to develop projects and close transactions.

The Requirements

In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:

Native-level Spanish and fluent English.
A degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
3–6 years of experience in the energy efficiency sector
Experience analysing, developing, or managing energy efficiency projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
A proactive, self-motivated attitude and an interest in developing commercial skills.
Knowledge of the Spanish CAE system and/or CMVP/IPMVP certification is a plus.
Experience with Excel, programming, AI tools, or commercial activities is an advantage.
Living in Madrid

The Offer