Sales Trader German - EAC / Biomethane

AFS Energy is growing, and so is the EAC/Biomethane team! We are looking for a communicative strong and sales driven mastermind that is able to support the DACH region, and to build new relationships with (potential) clients. Therefore we are looking for a fluent German speaker. Would you like to contribute to the growth of our company, and the growth of this desk!? Do you already have some experience or interest in Biogas/biomethane? Then we would love to get to know you better!

About us

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a top success. Our Energy team consists of a group of ambitious and entrepreneurial advisors, analysts, and traders. With more then 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, a workforce of more then 175 colleagues with 25+ different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of Environmental commodities For example, by switching to renewable energy (green electricity or green gas) and stimulating CO2-reducing projects.

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a top success. Our Energy team consists of a group of ambitious and entrepreneurial consultants, analysts, and traders. We are continuously looking for new products, markets, deal opportunities and advisory services to be the best at supporting our clients. There are endless opportunities to make the world more sustainable and we are keen to take up that challenge!

The focus of the position:

• Conducting market research to analyse market trends, potential clients, and competitors to help inform business decisions.
• Executing trades where you are responsible for execution on behalf of clients, following established trading protocols and procedures.
• Being able to do acquisition where cold calling is crucial to building up your own client portfolio.
• Developing strategies to improve performance: You boost client satisfaction and meet sales targets.
• Maintaining existing relationships while creating your own portfolio with new clients and stakeholders.

• You are fluent in English and German. Any other languages is a preferred.
• At least +2 years in a Sales focused position (Trader, Broker, New Business or similar)
• Sales experience (in the sustainability field) is a big plus.
• Eager, energetic, curious, and proactive by nature.
• Independent, but also a strong team player.
• Curious, persistent and full of guts: this is an adventure for which you definitely need to possess these qualities.

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 Saranya Nihot ([email protected])

Application process

1st round: Job interview with Corporate Recruiter

2nd round: Job interview with the Director of the EAC / Biomethane desk

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.