Sales Trader German - Biomethane

We are on the hunt for a skilled communicator fluently German with a drive for sales, ready to support the DACH region and create lasting relationships with existing and new clients in the Biomethane field - The market where there is real growth!

About us

AFS Energy is an international-oriented scale-up in the heart of Amsterdam. We deal with opportunities and developments in Renewable Energy every day and are at the forefront of enabling organizations to achieve their sustainability goals.

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a great success. Our Energy team is existing of ambitious Brokers, Consultants, Analysts, and dedicated support teams. With more than 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, and a workforce of more than 175 colleagues with 25+ different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of Environmental commodities.

At AFS Energy, our values drive how we work and grow together. We are committed to being knowledgeable in our field, collaborative in our approach, entrepreneurial in our mindset, accurate in our execution, and ethical in all our dealings.

The Biomethane team has a strong presence across Europe, with a focus on the Benelux, DACH, UK, and Nordic markets. In this role, you will engage with both buying and selling customers, including corporate offtakers, energy suppliers, producers, and utilities. This targets both Heating and Clean Transportation markets.

We're looking for a fluent German speaker with at least two years of outbound sales experience. Someone who thrives on the hustle of sales, isn't afraid of rejection, and lives for the thrill of closing a new deal. Someone enthusiastic, a strong communicator, resilient, fast-paced decision-maker, decisive under pressure, and genuinely interested in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities of a Sales Trader

• Call, call, and call - (cold) calling is 90% of the job.
• Build and maintain your own portfolio of clients.
• Talk to people all day - build relationships, pitch deals, and close.
• Close deals.
• Oversee the post-deal process, including client onboarding, contract completion, and ensuring accurate CRM updates.
• Ensuring you stay informed about market regulations and developments.
• Keep grinding until the deal is done. Then start again.

What we offer

• A unique workplace on the Stock Exchange floor in Amsterdam.
• A diverse, international, and ever-growing work environment with highly driven teams.
• Space for your refreshing and entrepreneurial ideas to help grow our business.
• Training sessions, coaching and development opportunities for your personal growth.
• Bi-annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• International events and congresses, to help you build your network and drive better sales.
• 27 paid days off per year.
• Depending on where you live, an NS business card or bike lease options.
• In-house gym paid by AFS.

Get in touch!

Are you ready for a new challenge by becoming a member of this motivated team on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange? Please send your resumé through the application link. The Corporate Recruiter in charge is Tanja Rammers ([email protected]), working together with Yannick Aink ([email protected])

Application process

1st round: Job interview with Corporate Recruiter

2nd round: Job interview with the Senior of the desk

3rd round: Job interview Managing Director

We are happy to recruit our AFS colleagues by ourselves. We do not need help from external parties. If we receive resumes from unaffiliated recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact the people involved directly and treat candidates as regular candidates.