Sales Trader Environmental Commodities

Join Our Team at OTC Flow

OTC Flow continues its journey towards becoming the market leader in the environmental commodity sector. We are actively seeking junior sales traders to join our expanding sales trading team based in Amsterdam.

About Us

OTC Flow is a leading environmental commodity trading company with offices in Amsterdam and Paris. We provide trading liquidity in a broad range of financial-environmental instruments.

Our mission is to provide our global partners with access to renewable energy markets and to assist them in achieving their sustainability goals in an informed and intelligent way. Our network of partners is ever-growing and includes key players in the industrial, (semi)-governmental, and utility space.

About the Role

In your role as a sales trader, your main focus is to build your own client portfolio and provide strategic trade solutions to support your clients in meeting their environmental compliance objectives. You will actively engage in outreach and prospecting through cold calling and client meetings. Working closely with experienced sales traders and being supported with a variety of training sessions, along with close engagement in your professional development, OTC Flow enables your growth in knowledge and skills to become successful in this field.

Main Responsibilities

• Proactively build your client portfolio through direct prospecting via cold calling and networking;
• Communicate with clients through phone, online and face-to-face meetings to understand their business needs;
• Identify trade opportunities and support in executing them;
• Serve as the primary source of information for your contacts;
• Provide daily pricing and insights to market actors through messaging systems;
• Monitor markets and stay updated on financial news and developments;
• Stay informed about the products being traded and current on new products and procedures;
• Be responsible for achieving your own revenue (PnL) target;
• Promote OTC Flow’s services to increase the company’s market share.

About You

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field;
• Proven experience in the financial markets in a broker or similar client-facing position;
• Proactive, resilient, and ambitious;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; cold calling experience is a big plus;
• Commercial attitude and entrepreneurial spirit;
• Firm interest in financial markets and commodities;
• Dedicated to achieving high targets early in your professional career;
• Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment;
• Native speaker of any European language; excellent communication in English is required.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam, with a diverse team representing over 30 different nationalities.
• A comprehensive 4-week rotation program designed to train graduates to become successful Sales Traders.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• A monthly reward program with opportunities to receive exciting events and prize.
• An annual uncapped discretionary bonus.
• Freedom to build and manage your own client portfolio.
• Potential for a permanent position with a salary increase after 6 months.
• Access to international events and conferences.
• Fantastic meritocratic career opportunities with clear paths for advancement within the company.
• Free daily lunches and snacks.
• Covered work travel expenses (Public Transport / Swap-bicycle plan).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Social events, sports activities, and company trips.

What's Next

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Recruitment Process

1. Submit your application with your CV; a motivation letter is a plus.
2. We will get to know you better through a pre-screening interview with our recruitment officer.
3. We will invite you for 1-2 interviews.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

We believe in the strength 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. That's why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.