Carbon Sales Trader
OTC FlowAbout the Role
As a Carbon Sales Trader at OTC Flow, you will build a robust client portfolio and execute trades supporting clients in meeting their environmental compliance objectives. Your primary responsibilities include proactive outreach via cold calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings to cultivate client relationships; developing and executing a tailored sales strategy for your designated market; and taking full accountability for personal revenue and profit targets. You'll work closely with experienced sales traders, participate in training sessions, and receive ongoing support to strengthen your expertise in carbon markets.
- Develop and expand your client base through direct outreach and cold calling
- Build targeted lead lists and execute a disciplined prospecting strategy
- Execute trades with precision and maintain client engagement across multiple channels
- Provide daily pricing updates and market insights to stakeholders
- Stay current with market trends and financial developments to maintain competitive advantage
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
- 1–2+ years trading or brokering within the carbon market
- In depth knowledge of carbon markets
- Enthusiastic about cold calling and prospecting to identify and engage new clients
- A highly competitive mindset with a strong desire to achieve outstanding results
- A natural talent for selling, coupled with a relentless drive to find solutions to challenges
- Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities
- Passionate about building and maintaining client relationships, particularly through phone interactions
- Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Native-level fluency in either German, Dutch, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian or any Nordic language, along with excellent English communication skills
What You'll Get
- Competitive remuneration package with uncapped, target-driven bonuses
- Work in a meritocratic, innovation-driven environment that actively supports your ideas and development
- Company awards, anniversary celebrations, and generous referral bonuses for bringing talented colleagues on board
- Healthy team lunches by our in-house chef
- A well-stocked fridge and cabinets full of snacks and drinks available throughout the day
- Covered commute expenses, including public transport reimbursements, a Swap-bicycle plan, mileage allowance, or free parking
- Monthly (sports)-events, (inter)-national company trips, and various social activities with your department and the wider Dutch team
- Full-time, 40-hour contract with 25 vacation days annually