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Junior Sales Trader

Posted 17 Nov 2024
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0 to 2 years
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English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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Join Our Growing Team at OTC Flow

OTC Flow is continuing its journey to become a market leader in the renewable energy sector. We are actively seeking junior sales traders to strengthen our growing sales trading team in Amsterdam.

About OTC Flow

OTC Flow is a leading trading company in renewable energy with offices in Amsterdam and Paris. We provide trading liquidity in a wide range of financial environmental instruments.

Our mission is to provide our global partners with access to sustainable energy markets and help them achieve their sustainability goals in an informed and effective manner. Our network of partners is continuously growing and includes key players in the industrial, (semi)governmental, and utility sectors.

About the Role

In your role as a junior sales trader, your primary focus is to build your own customer portfolio and provide strategic trading solutions to support your clients in achieving their emission reduction goals. During an intensive 6-month program, you will engage in outreach and prospecting through cold calling and client meetings. By closely working with experienced sales traders and supported by various training sessions and a strong involvement in your professional development, OTC Flow ensures that your knowledge and skills grow to succeed in this field.

Main Responsibilities

  • Proactively build your customer portfolio through direct prospecting via cold calling and networking;
  • Communicate with clients via phone, online, and in-person meetings to understand their business needs;
  • Identify trading opportunities and support their execution;
  • Act as the primary information source for your contacts;
  • Provide daily pricing and insights to market players through various channels;
  • Monitor markets and stay updated with financial news and developments;
  • Remain informed about the products being traded and new products and legislation;
  • Be responsible for achieving your own revenue target (PnL);
  • Promote OTC Flow’s services to increase the company's market share.

About You

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field;
  • 0-2 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, or similar client-facing roles;
  • Proactive, resilient, and ambitious;
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills; experience with cold calling is a major plus;
  • Commercial mindset and entrepreneurial spirit;
  • Strong interest in financial markets and commodities;
  • Dedicated to achieving high goals early in your professional career;
  • Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment;
  • Excellent communication in Dutch and English is required.

What We Offer

  • A fast-growing, international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
  • A young and ambitious team with a strong focus on success and growth;
  • A 6-month program to train you to become a successful sales trader;
  • Based on your performance during the program, we offer you a permanent position, including a salary increase and a competitive bonus scheme;
  • Opportunities to attend international events and conferences;
  • Daily team lunches, snacks, and drinks;
  • Commuting expenses (public transportation/bicycle swap plan, etc.);
  • 25 vacation days per year;
  • Alongside our drive for success, we invest in training, team events such as (sporting) activities, and annual company outings.

Next Steps

If we just described your profile, don't miss this opportunity.

The application process is as follows:

  • Submit your application with your CV; a cover letter is a plus.
  • We get to know you better through a pre-screening conversation with our recruitment officer.
  • We invite you for an interview with our hiring manager.

Please note that there might be slight changes to this process.

We believe in the power of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow - together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. Therefore, we carefully consider all applicants and foster a culture where everyone is welcome.

OTC Flow, Recruitment Team

OTC FLOW is a leading market maker for environmental commodities. We provide liquidity and show prices in virtually all European environmental commodities for the institutional market.
Our services range from simple spot trades to providing structured solutions. The key to our success is our entrepreneurial mindset and our market expertise.

Finance & Banking
Amsterdam
Active in 12 countries
78 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 26 years