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Graduate Program International Trading OTC

Posted 22 Mar 2024
Work experience
0 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Degree level
Required languages
German (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)
French (Fluent)
Italian (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)
Portuguese (Fluent)

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Are you a sales tiger ready to close deals? Are you passionate about the world of environmental commodities?

At ACT you’re never on your own. From day one, you will experience the benefits of our collaborative approach to trading. You will get all the support you need to learn and thrive as an Over-The-Counter (OTC) Sales Trader in a dynamic international environment, dealing with a wide variety of interesting clients. Our personal development program includes ongoing support from colleagues and regular check-ins with your manager with clear goals in mind.

Our OTC Trading Graduate Program* consists of a structured 3-phase program (learn, succeed, celebrate) which optimizes learning by building up competencies at a manageable pace. Product and market knowledge, together with commercial, social and creative skills are covered in-depth via training with internal and external experts. Regular reviews with management and among peers track progress from every angle to ensure consistent and continuous all-round development.

*To be perfectly clear, this is not a job rotation schedule, but rather a tailor-made on-the-job training program guaranteed to optimize your sales skills and bring you success in this career path.

Your responsibilities

  • Building and managing your own client portfolio
  • Conducting market research online and offline to find leads
  • Cold calling and matching demand and supply needs
  • Going on business trips and attending networking events
  • Staying up-to-date on industry news
  • Keeping an eye out for new business opportunities
  • Working closely with your colleagues on the floor
  • And most importantly, closing deals

Your profile

  • Fluent in English and another European language (check our open Sales Trader positions to see which languages we currently need)
  • Bachelor’s/ Master's degree, preferably in Business, Economics, or Finance
  • 0-2 years’ experience in a sales trading or brokerage/ account management role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle constructive criticism and not afraid to fail and try again
  • Aptitude for taking initiative, a commercial and creative mind with an entrepreneurial attitude

With our vacancy, this is what we offer

From day one, you will receive ample support, training, and great facilities. You will join a successful team that operates with purpose by creating a space for energy renewables every day. People that inspire, are open, and are the best in their field will be your colleagues. You will be part of a growing company within a growing market. A company that leads the way through its innovative products, services, and customer focus. And of course, there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth and career expansion.

Apply today and discover ACT Commodities!

ACT helps organizations achieve their climate action goals, no matter how ambitious. Since our founding in 2009, we have become a reliable partner for high-impact climate projects that generate carbon credits, energy efficiency projects and certificates, and experts in renewable electricity and gas markets, renewable fuels, and emission allowances.

Energy
Amsterdam
Active in 4 countries
299 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 34 years

What employees are saying

Wouter Kuipers

Desk Manager

Wouter Kuipers

As manager of the UK desk my responsibilities include formulating its strategy, developing new products and taking care of our internal and external communications. I am also involved in the hiring and development of sales traders for the UK market. Within ACT you are responsible for building…

Alessio di Credico

Sales Trader

Alessio di Credico

I still remember the first day I visited ACT for my job interview. When I opened the door to the trading floor I immediately sensed the high and positive energy. Working at ACT means working in a great atmosphere within a great team. My market focus is…