Sales Trader

Role description

Sales Trader and Consultant specializing in environmental commodities (DACH)

A fast-growing environmental commodities business is looking to appoint a Sales Trader & Consultant to develop its presence across the DACH market.

The role combines trading, business development and client relationship management, with a strong focus on building a portfolio of German-speaking clients from the ground up. You will work across environmental commodities including carbon, renewable energy certificates and low-carbon gas, identifying market opportunities while developing long-term commercial relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow a portfolio of clients across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
• Proactively identify and approach new clients, including through regular cold calling and outbound business development.
• Trade and negotiate environmental commodities, identifying market opportunities and managing commercial risk.
• Develop relationships with energy companies, project developers, financial institutions and other market participants.
• Monitor relevant market, regulatory and pricing developments across the DACH region.
• Work closely with internal trading, analytical and commercial teams to execute transactions and grow the business.

Ideal Profile

• Commercially driven professional with experience in energy, commodities, environmental markets or financial trading.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills, with a genuine appetite for cold calling and winning new clients.
• Existing network or strong understanding of the German-speaking energy, industrial or financial markets is highly advantageous.
• Native-level German and fluent English essential.
• Entrepreneurial, ambitious and comfortable operating in a fast-paced start-up environment.

The position offers competitive base salary plus a strong bonus opportunity, alongside the opportunity to play a key role in building a growing environmental commodities business across DACH.