Sales Trader - Carbon Compliance - Greek market

Afsenergy; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Exchange location

Performance bonus

27 paid days off

In-house gym

NS card / bike lease

Networking opportunities

Job summary

AFS Energy, positioned on the historic Amsterdam Stock Exchange floor, seeks a Sales Trader to build a client base across the EU ETS sector. You will drive direct outreach, onboard clients to Viridian, and expand relationships with a focus on revenue opportunities.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 0–3 years in Sales Trading or related fields, are fluent in English and Greek, and thrive in a high-energy, target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic level.
• 0–3 years of commercial track record with outbound outreach.
• Full professional proficiency in English and Greek.
• High energy, resilient, and self-driven with a targets focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive client acquisition through direct phone outreach and networking at events.
• Onboard new accounts onto Viridian and execute compliant market transactions.
• Maximize client lifetime value by cross-selling the broader environmental product portfolio.
• Maintain accurate sales activity in CRM and monitor EU ETS market dynamics.

Skills

Outbound sales

Target-driven

Client facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Viridian trading platform

Job description

Are you a proactive commercial talent ready to launch your career on the trading floor? AFS Energy is scaling up its Carbon Compliance desk and searching for an ambitious Sales Trader to forge new client partnerships across the EU ETS sector. In this role, your primary objective will be constructing a solid client base from scratch. If you thrive in a competitive environment, enjoy hitting targets, and are motivated by direct financial rewards, this challenge is for you.

About Us

AFS is a leading, employee-owned financial and environmental intermediary with a rich history spanning over 175 years. Across our global operations, our diverse team of 195+ international professionals serves over 3,000 corporate clients in more than 50 countries. Stationed at the legendary Amsterdam Stock Exchange, AFS Energy specializes in environmental markets, enabling organizations to achieve their sustainability targets through renewable energy trading and carbon-reduction strategies.

The Role

• Client Acquisition: Drive portfolio growth by identifying prospects, executing direct phone outreach, networking at key international trade events, and arranging face-to-face commercial meetings.

• Onboarding & Execution: Guide new accounts onto our proprietary trading system (Viridian), generate active order flow, and execute compliant market transactions.

• Account Expansion: Maximize client lifetime value by pitching complementary solutions from our broader environmental product portfolio.

• Pipeline Management & Research: Maintain accurate sales activity within CRM systems while keeping a close eye on EU ETS market dynamics, regulatory changes, and competitive intelligence.

What We Expect

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic level.

• Experience: 0–3 years of commercial track record (e.g., Sales Trading, Brokering, or Business Development). A strong inclination toward direct sales and outbound outreach is essential.

• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English and Greek.

• Mindset: High energy, resilient, and self-driven. You embrace commercial targets and take pride in closing business deals.

What We Offer

• Unique Location: A dynamic workplace located directly on the historic Amsterdam Stock Exchange floor.

• Culture: An international, ambitious, and fast-growing team with room for entrepreneurial ideas and initiative.

• Growth & Development: Personal and professional growth supported through continuous training, coaching, and development programs.

• Financial Reward: A competitive salary accompanied by a bi-annual performance-based bonus scheme.

• Work-Life & Perks: 27 paid days off per year, plus access to an in-house gym funded by AFS.

• Mobility: An NS Business Card or corporate bike lease options (depending on location).

• Networking: Opportunities to broaden your network and represent AFS at (inter)national events and industry congresses.

Application Process

1st Round: Introductory interview with our Recruitment team.

2nd Round: In-depth interview with Jef Geelen (Director Carbon Compliance Markets).

We recruit all AFS team members directly. Unsolicited profiles sent by external recruitment agencies will be processed without obligation, and candidates may be contacted directly.