Sales Trader

CAE; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High monthly bonuses

6-month contract

Trading floor environment

Dutch pension & holidays

Job summary

CAE’s newly established Amsterdam Desk is seeking a high‑performing Sales Trader to originate deals and connect buyers and sellers across global semiconductor markets. You will lead outreach, negotiate transactions, and coordinate with analytics and settlement teams to drive revenue in a fast-paced trading floor.

Residency in The Randstad, Netherlands is required, with fluency in English (additional languages a plus).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales, brokerage, or client-facing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Residency in The Randstad, Netherlands – will be opening an office.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source, contact, and build relationships with counterparties across global markets (heavy outreach, cold calling, and business development).
• Identify and execute profitable buy/sell transactions, leveraging CAE’s proprietary data and analytics.
• Conduct market and pricing research to identify new trading opportunities.
• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements between buyers and sellers.
• Lead transaction execution in coordination with internal analytics and settlement teams.
• Continuously expand your client base and contribute directly to team revenue goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Cold calling

Negotiation

Client-facing

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join CAE’s newly established Amsterdam Desk as a Sales Trader, where we’re looking for ambitious, high-performing professionals with strong deal origination, client outreach, and negotiation experience. You’ll be part of our Europe expansion, connecting buyers and sellers across global semiconductor markets while driving revenue through high-volume transactional activity.

This is a high-intensity, performance-driven environment - perfect for someone with a traditional sales or brokerage background who thrives on outreach, fast deal cycles, and international exposure.

What You’ll Do

• Proactively source, contact, and build relationships with counterparties across global markets (heavy outreach, cold calling, and business development).
• Identify and execute profitable buy/sell transactions, leveraging CAE’s proprietary data and analytics.
• Conduct market and pricing research to identify new trading opportunities.
• Negotiate and structure commercial agreements between buyers and sellers.
• Lead transaction execution in coordination with internal analytics and settlement teams.
• Continuously expand your client base and contribute directly to team revenue goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• 2+ years of sales, brokerage, or client-facing experience with proven revenue generation.
• Demonstrated success in cold calling, lead generation, and business development
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Residency in The Randstad, Netherlands - will be opening an office
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• A competitive, resilient, and results-driven mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base salary+ high monthly performance bonuses (top performers can earn €100K+).
• 6-month initial contract, renewable based on performance.
• Fast-paced, results-driven trading floor with clear growth path.
• Standard Dutch benefits: pension, holiday allowance, and more.

About the Role

This position is ideal for a motivated deal-maker looking to transition from a traditional sales or brokerage environment into global markets. You’ll gain deep exposure to international trading while leveraging your outreach and negotiation skills to drive revenue.

Note: Valid work authorization required. Visa sponsorship is not available.