Sales Trader - Environmental Commodities - Dutch Speaker

Otcflow; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covered commuting expenses

Bike plans

Free parking

Meritocratic career progression

Job summary

OTC Flow, based in Amsterdam, is seeking a Sales Trader to build and manage a client portfolio, providing strategic trading solutions that help clients achieve environmental compliance and sustainability goals.

You will prospect new clients, identify trading opportunities, and develop strong relationships while collaborating with experienced professionals in a fast-paced market environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 1–2+ years of experience in B2B sales or client-facing roles, ideally within commodities, energy markets, or environmental sectors.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with a focus on long-term partnerships.
• Proactive and resilient attitude, comfortable with cold calling and outreach in a target-driven environment.
• Native-level proficiency in Dutch and excellent command of English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow your own client portfolio through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
• Communicate with clients via phone, online meetings, and in-person visits to understand their business needs.
• Identify and execute trading opportunities aligned with client objectives.
• Provide clients with daily market insights, pricing information, and updates.
• Monitor financial markets, industry news, and developments relevant to your product range.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of traded products and new market procedures.
• Take ownership of your own revenue (P&L) targets and contribute to team performance.
• Promote OTC Flow’s services to increase the company’s market share.

Skills

B2B sales

Negotiation

Client relations

Market insights

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Trading platforms

Job description

About Us

At OTC Flow, we are on an exciting journey to become a market leader in environmental commodities. With offices in Amsterdam, Paris, New York and Frankfurt, we provide liquidity across a broad range of financial–environmental instruments, connecting markets and partners worldwide.

Our mission is to give our global partners access to renewable energy markets and support them in achieving their sustainability goals in an informed and intelligent way.

About the Role

As a Sales Trader, you will play a key role in expanding OTC Flow’s market presence by building your own client portfolio and providing strategic trading solutions that help companies meet their environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.

You will be responsible for prospecting new clients and identifying trading opportunities, while building strong and lasting relationships. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced market environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and grow your own client portfolio through proactive prospecting, cold calling, and networking.
• Communicate with clients via phone, online meetings, and in-person visits to understand their business needs.
• Identify and execute trading opportunities aligned with client objectives.
• Provide clients with daily market insights, pricing information, and updates.
• Monitor financial markets, industry news, and developments relevant to your product range.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of traded products and new market procedures.
• Take ownership of your own revenue (P&L) targets and contribute to team performance.
• Promote OTC Flow’s services to increase the company’s market share.

About You

You are a motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented professional with a strong commercial mindset and an interest in sustainability and trading.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 1–2+ years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or other client-facing roles, ideally within commodities, energy markets, or environmental sectors.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with a focus on long-term partnerships.
• Proactive and resilient attitude, comfortable with cold calling and outreach in a target-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing market.
• Native-level proficiency in Dutch and excellent command of English; other languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Covered commuting expenses, including transport reimbursements, bike plans, and free parking.
• A meritocratic environment with clear opportunities for career progression as the company expands globally.
• Performance recognition through awards, incentives, and company events.
• Fresh lunches, snacks, and drinks provided daily.
  
• A dynamic, international, and collaborative team based in the heart of Amsterdam.
• A full-time, 40-hour workweek with 25 days of annual leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  

Next Steps

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in the transition to a low-carbon economy? If this description resonates with you, we would love to hear from you!

Recruitment process:

1. Submit your CV and application.
2. Take part in a short pre-screening interview.
3. Meet with the hiring manager for a final interview.

At OTC Flow, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual can thrive and contribute to our collective success.