Associate Director PPA

Strong and long-term relationships, high standards and teamwork are what we stand for as the PPA team within AFS Energy. Do you breathe sales and lead generation? Do you speak multiple languages? And are you autonomous, goal-oriented, and experienced in leading a team? Then please continue reading and see if this Associate Director position for the PPA desk is a match!

About the role

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a top success. Our Energy team consists of a group of ambitious and entrepreneurial advisors, analysts, and traders. With more then 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, a workforce of more then 175 colleagues with 25+ different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of Environmental commodities.

The European PPA market is a highly dynamic environment leading to the decarbonization of the European energy sector. It is a continuously growing and developing market that will see increasing importance in the upcoming years. This role would offer a leading position in this exciting sector.

In this role you will be the cooperative foreman for the PPA Desk, where you focus on (new) business, strategy and market potential, determining KPIs and dealmaking. Simultaneously you focus on mentoring the team (now 2 FTE), enabling their learning and development, the atmosphere in the team and the growth of the team.

What you will be doing

• Conducting market research to analyse market trends and potential clients to help inform business decisions.

• Initiating and negotiating of PPA deals with suppliers, producers, and consumers.

• Optimise and structure the PPA portfolio to increase value and reduce the operational and administrative burden.

• Lead by example: being a cooperative foreman for the team.

• Coaching and challenging your team members.

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

• Monitors and discusses KPIs with his/her team members (no evaluation responsibility).

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

• Representing AFS Energy at international conferences, showcasing a high-level understanding of all aspects concerned with PPAs.

• At least 2 years of experience within the PPA-sector.

• English and any other languages are mandatory. 

• In-depth professional knowledge of your product, service, and market is a big plus.

• Real team player with leadership experience and capabilities.

• Driven, responsible and entrepreneurial.

• Enthusiastic, communicative, and socially skilled.

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 the Corporate Recruiter

2nd round: Job interview with Directors of AFS Energy

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.