Sales Trader- Power & Gas

Vallum Associates; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm seeks a driven Sales Trader to manage trades for B2B clients in the UK power and gas markets. This role offers substantial responsibility on the Trading Desk, enabling direct client interaction and collaboration with various teams to enhance market strategies and ensure successful trade execution. Ideal candidates will possess 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of market dynamics.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus & profit-sharing structure

Entrepreneurial culture with progression paths

Central London office with in-person collaboration

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in Sales Trading or Energy Trading.
• Strong understanding of UK power and gas markets.
• Comfortable in a high-paced, client-facing trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in UK power and gas markets for B2B clients.
• Build strong client relationships to drive trade flow.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective trade execution.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Client Relationship Building

Market Insights

Communication

Education

Degree in Economics, Business, or Engineering

Job description

Job description

(Onsite)

We are seeking a driven and commercially astute Sales Trader to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial energy trading firm. You will play a pivotal role on the Trading Desk, managing and executing trades for a diverse portfolio of B2B clients across the UK power and gas markets.

This role combines client-facing sales and market execution, offering a rare opportunity to take ownership of trading flow while engaging directly with TPIs, corporates, and FTSE-listed customers. You’ll work alongside a highly collaborative trading and sales team, contributing to market insights, client strategy, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades in UK power and gas markets on behalf of flexible and route-to-market clients

• Liaise with TPIs and direct customers to price, execute, and manage trades

• Build strong client relationships to drive trade flow and increase margin opportunities

• Deliver market insights and trends to clients and internal stakeholders

• Collaborate with trading, risk, and operations teams to ensure front-to-back execution

• Contribute to the development of market commentary, trade reports, and pricing tools

• Represent the client voice on the trading desk, helping align strategy with needs

• Support junior team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Sales Trading, Origination, or Energy Trading role

• Strong understanding of UK power and/or gas markets (or similar physical commodities)

• Confident communicator with excellent commercial acumen

• Comfortable in a high-paced, client-facing trading environment

• Self-starter mindset with strong relationship-building skills

• Degree educated in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Engineering, etc.)
  

What’s on Offer

• Discretionary bonus & profit-sharing structure with strong upside

• Direct exposure to clients, trading desks, and decision-making

• Entrepreneurial culture with clear progression path

• Central London office with in-person collaboration across the team