Sales Trader Italy

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 utilizing their competencies in deal making. You have an affinity with commodities and finance, are self-motivated, and eager to develop your commercial skills in a close-knit team. The ideal candidate should be confident but open to direct feedback and preferably have a comprehensive understanding of Environmental Commodities (carbon, biofuels, renewable power, or gas markets). You excel in understanding your clients' needs and transforming these into actions. We are looking for someone to develop themselves and grow with the company to become a key team player.

The Role

The sales trader will develop mid and senior-level relationships with top companies (utilities, project developers, corporates, generators, and industrials) and actively close transactions that meet client and company demands. Your performance will be measured against an ambitious annual sales plan. The goal is to grow both individually and as a company in this rapidly expanding market. You will be responsible for trading products such as carbon offsets (voluntary and obligatory), renewable power and gas certificates, energy efficiency certificates, transport quotas, among others. We help our clients reduce environmental risks and maximize output while building our network. You will receive full support from the management team and colleagues.

The daily actions in this role include:

• Communicating daily with your team, customers, and understanding their needs
• Approaching new customers to expand the customer database
• Conducting local market research on environmental commodities and contributing to company growth
• Creating new deal structures that meet client and company needs
• Collaborating with the team to structure deals beneficial for both the customer and the company

The Requirements

To be considered, you should meet the following criteria:

• Native Italian speaker and fluent in English
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, finance, economics, or equivalent
• 1-4 years experience in commodities trading, brokering, or business development
• Self-starter, motivated, eager to develop skills, and become a knowledge leader in environmental commodities
• Excellent communication skills, both giving and receiving feedback
• A climate advocate with a drive to make a positive impact
• Ability to develop leads through cold calling, networking, and IT/Data applications
• Advanced Excel skills are a plus
• Willing to live and work in Genoa, Italy, or relocate

The Offer

• An inspiring work environment in the fastest-growing commodity sector
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Disclaimer

During the hiring process, you will be invited to meet the team and your prospective manager at our office. Caely publishes vacancies only on our official platforms: LinkedIn and our website. All communication from Caely will be from a @ email address only. We are not affiliated with third-party recruiters unless authorized. Please disregard suspicious offers and contact us directly via email if needed.

About us

Caely Renewables is committed to tackling climate change. We combine expert advisory with hands-on execution to support environmental commodity transactions, including carbon credits, biofuels, and renewable energy certificates. Headquartered in Amsterdam, with offices in Genoa, Houston, and Stockholm, we are expanding rapidly to support the global transition to sustainability.

Key Skills

Environmental commodities trading, client relationship management, deal structuring, market research, business development, communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 1-4 years

Vacancy : 1