Sales Trader

Junior Sales Trader 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.

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;
• Experience in B2B sales, business development, account management, or similar client-facing roles;
• 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-level proficiency in German; excellent communication in English is required.

What We Offer

• A fast-growing, international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Autonomy to build your own client/business portfolio;
• Uncapped bonus structure;
• After the first 6 months contract, we potentially intend to offer you an indefinite position, including salary increase;
• Opportunities to attend international events and conferences to meet current and future clients;
• Opportunities to grow within the company;
• Provided with free daily lunches and snacks;
• Work travel expenses covered (Public Transport / Swap-bicycle plan);
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Social events and sport activities.

What's Next

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

The recruitment process is as follows:

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 an interview with our hiring manager.

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.