Medior Sales Trader

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Global client base exposure

Career advancement opportunities

Industry conferences and networking

Generous paid time off

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York, NY is seeking a Sales Trader focused on environmental commodities. The role centers on outbound business development, cold calling, prospecting, and building a North American client portfolio.

You will manage relationships with buyers and sellers, support price discussions and trade coordination, and drive revenue growth across renewable energy certificates, carbon credits, and related products.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate business through outbound sales and prospecting.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in brokerage, sales, trading, or business development.
• Experience in environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, or carbon markets is beneficial but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound prospecting and relationship building.
• Develop and manage a growing book of business with buyers and sellers.
• Identify opportunities and collaborate with trading teams for execution.
• Support market intelligence and stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Outbound sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Business, or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sales Trader - Environmental Commodities

Location: New York, NY

About the Opportunity

A growing brokerage firm specializing in environmental and renewable commodity markets is seeking a driven Sales Trader to join its New York team. This position is heavily focused on business development and client acquisition, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume outbound sales environment. The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time generating new business through cold calling, prospecting, and relationship building while developing a portfolio of market participants across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Origination

• Conduct proactive outbound prospecting to identify and engage new clients.
• Build relationships with corporate buyers, utilities, project developers, traders, and other market participants.
• Convert prospects into active counterparties through consistent follow-up and consultative selling.

Client Portfolio Management

• Develop and maintain a growing book of business.
• Establish long-term relationships with both buyers and sellers in environmental commodity markets.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and market participants.

Trade Execution Support

• Identify transaction opportunities and collaborate with trading teams to facilitate execution.
• Assist with pricing discussions, deal negotiations, and transaction coordination.
• Support activity across renewable energy certificates, carbon credits, renewable natural gas, and related environmental products.

Revenue Generation

• Drive growth through disciplined outreach, activity management, and relationship development.
• Maintain strong call volumes and pipeline management standards.
• Contribute to individual and team revenue objectives.

Market Intelligence

• Develop a strong understanding of environmental markets, compliance programs, and voluntary sustainability initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry developments and market trends to support client conversations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with operations, risk, compliance, and analytical teams to onboard clients and support successful trade settlement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate business through outbound sales and prospecting activities.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in brokerage, sales, trading, business development, or a related field.
• Experience within environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, carbon markets, or energy trading is beneficial but not required.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-oriented brokerage environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work from the New York office location.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $90,000 - $130,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based incentive and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing North American business.
• Exposure to international markets and a diverse global client base.
• Career advancement opportunities within a merit-driven organization.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Participation in industry conferences and networking events.
• Generous paid time off program.

Hiring Process

• Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition.
• Interview with team members and business leadership.
• Final hiring decision and offer.

This employer is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable employment laws.