Sales Trader German - Environmental Commodities

Sales Trader – EAC/ Biomethane

AFS Energy is expanding! We are on the hunt for a skilled communicator fluently German with a drive for sales, ready to support one of our Environmental Commodities desks and create lasting relationships with existing and new clients.

About us

AFS Energy is an international-oriented scale-up in the heart of Amsterdam. We deal with opportunities and developments in Renewable Energy every day and are at the forefront of enabling organizations to achieve their sustainability goals.

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a great success. Our Energy team is existing of ambitious Brokers, Consultants, Analysts, and dedicated support teams. With more than 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, and a workforce of more than 175 colleagues with 25+ different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of Environmental commodities.

At AFS Energy, our values drive how we work and grow together. We are committed to being knowledgeable in our field, collaborative in our approach, entrepreneurial in our mindset, accurate in our execution, and ethical in all our dealings.

This position is about picking up the phone, building relationships, and closing deals — day in and day out. We are looking for someone who thrives on the hustle of sales, and isn’t afraid of rejection, and lives for the thrill of closing a new deal. If you are fluent in German, approach every call with energy, and are eager to grow in the renewable energy space while upholding our core values, this could be the next step in your career.

Responsibilities of a Sales Trader

• Call, call, and call - (cold) calling is 90% of the job.

• Build and maintain your own portfolio of clients.

• Talk to people all day — build relationships, pitch deals, and close.

• Close deals.

• Driving cross-selling opportunities: at AFS, we offer a range of renewable products that can be tailored to meet each client’s specific needs.

• Oversee the post-deal process, including client onboarding, contract completion, and ensuring accurate CRM updates.

• Keep grinding until the deal is done. Then start again.

What you will be doing

• You’ll be responsible for managing a client portfolio, which includes understanding their needs and develop relations with them.

• You are going to research market trends and keep track of the rules and regulations.

• Developing strategies to improve performance: You boost client satisfaction and meet sales targets.

• Executing trades where you are responsible for execution on behalf of clients, following established trading protocols and procedures.

• Maintaining existing relationships while creating your own portfolio with new clients and stakeholders.

What you will bring along

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• You are fluent in German and English

• You are full of ambition, drive, and passion to succeed.

• You are structured and have an eye for detail.

• You want to be the best; negotiation is your middle name and will never give up till you succeed.

• You are eager and curious to learn about the products.

• You will challenge us and work together with us in improving our team.

• You are independent, but also a strong team player.

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 (snihot@afsgroup.nl)

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.