Sales Trader – Renewables commodities (DACH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation budget

Gym access 24/7

Weekly bootcamp

Free e-bikes

Job summary

Caely Renewables in Amsterdam is seeking a Sales Trader to develop mid- and senior-level relationships with utilities, developers, corporates and industrials in the environmental commodities market. You will close transactions, build the client base, and craft deal structures with support from management.

The role rewards performance with a clear ambitious sales plan and relocation support where needed. You’ll thrive in a fast-growing, diverse team and grow commercial skills in renewables,

Qualifications

• Native German speaker and fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in business, finance, economics, or equivalent.
• 1–3+ years’ experience in commodities trading, brokering, or business development.
• Self-starter with drive to become a knowledge leader in environmental commodities.
• Excellent communication and feedback skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mid- and senior-level relationships with utilities, developers, corporates, generators, and industrials.
• Actively close transactions meeting clients’ and Caely’s demands.
• Communicate daily with customers and assess their needs.
• Develop leads through business development, cold calling, networking, and IT/Data applications.
• Create new commodity deal structures and collaborate with team to benefit customer and Caely.
• Conduct local market research on environmental commodities and support growth.

Skills

German native

English fluent

Communication skills

Lead generation

Networking

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in business/finance/economics

Tools

CRM software

Excel

Job description

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 that 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 and work in a close-knit team. You're commercially driven, a confident communicator, and passionate about building a career in clean energy and environmental 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 has to develop mid- and senior-level relationships with top-class companies (utilities, project developers, corporates, generators, and industrials) and actively close transactions that meet the clients’ and Caely’s demands. The teams’, including your personal, performance is measured with an annual ambitious sales plan. The ambition is to grow as an individual and as a company in this exciting and rapidly growing market. You will have full support directly from the management team and future colleagues.

The role will consist of, but not be limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:

• Communicate daily with your team’s customers and needs
• Trade products such as:
  • Renewable electricity and gas certificates
  • Carbon offsets (voluntary + compliance)
  • Biofuels, biomethane, and transport quotas
• Actively approach new customers to build the customer database
• Conduct local market research on the environmental commodities market and contribute to the company's growth efforts
• Create new commodity deal structures meeting Caely’s and your clients’ needs
• Collaborate with the team and peers to structure deals for the benefit of the customer and Caely

The Requirements

In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:

• Native speaker in German & fluent in English
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or equivalent
• 1–3+ years’ experience in commodities trading, brokering, or business development
• Self-starter, motivated and eager to develop your skills and become a knowledge leader in the environmental commodity industry
• Articulate, precise and excellent communication skills (giving and receiving feedback)
• Climate advocate and have a drive to leave the world in a better place
• Develop leads through business development, cold calling, networking, and IT/Data applications
• Advanced Excel skills are considered a plus

The Offer

• Work in an inspiring, fast-growing commodity sector
• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme
• Collaborative and ambitious culture
• Get support with a relocation budget
• Join a diverse team with 15+ nationalities
• Access a fully equipped gym 24/7
• Weekly bootcamp fitness classes
• Free electric bikes during the day
• Weekly padel court

Disclaimer

As part of our hiring process, you will be invited to our office to meet the team and your prospective manager. Caely only publishes job vacancies through our official platforms: LinkedIn (Caely Renewables: Overview | LinkedIn) and website (Home - Caely Renewables). All communication from Caely will be from a @caely.com email address only. Caely is not affiliated in any way to third party recruiters unless authorized. Please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious and immediately get in touch with us via email at [e-mail] upon receiving a suspicious invite or offer or claim.

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