Sales Trader Eastern Europe - EAC/ Biomethane

AFS Energy is growing, and so is the EAC/Biomethane team! Therefore, we are looking for a sales-driven mastermind with strong communication skills who will support the Eastern Europe desk, by building and maintaining (new) relationships with (potential) clients. For this job, we require someone who is fluent in Polish, Russian, English and any other languages. Would you like to contribute to the growth of our company and this desk? Do you have an interest in biogas/biomethane? Or do you already have some experience in the world of biogas/biomethane, even better. We would love to get to know you better!

About us

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a great success. Our Energy team consists of a group of ambitious and entrepreneurial advisors, analysts, and traders. With more than 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, a workforce of more than 70 colleagues from different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of Environmental commodities. By amongst other switching to renewable energy (green electricity or green gas) and stimulating CO2-reducing projects.

AFS is continuously looking for new products, markets, deal opportunities and advisory services to be the best at supporting our clients. There are endless opportunities to make the world more sustainable and we are keen to take up that challenge!

The focus of the position:

• Conducting market research to analyse market trends, potential clients, and competitors to substantiate business decisions.
• Executing trades on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with established trading protocols and procedures.
• Being able to do acquisition where cold calling is crucial to building up your own client portfolio.
• Developing strategies to improve performance: You boost client satisfaction and meet sales targets.
• Maintaining existing relationships while creating your own portfolio with new clients and stakeholders.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 2+ years in a Sales focused position (Trader, Broker, New Business or similar).
• Sales experience (in the sustainability field) is a big plus.
• You are fluent in Polish, Russian and English. Any other languages are nice to have.
• Eager, energetic, curious, and proactive by nature.
• Independent, but also a strong team player.
• Curious, persistent and full of determination: this is an adventure for which you definitely need to possess these qualities.

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.
• Biannual performance-based bonus scheme.
• International events and congresses to help you build your network and boost sales.
• 27 paid days off per year.
• Depending on where you live, an NS business card or bike lease option.
• 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 Saranya Nihot

2nd round: Job interview with one of the Associate Directors and Director Biogas/ Biomethane