Sales Trader - Carbon Compliance - Italian market

Are you looking for a commercially driven, highly motivated Sales Trader to acquire and build strong client relationships within the EU ETS market? AFS Energy is expanding it’s Carbon Compliance desk. While this is a full Sales Trader position, your initial focus will be entirely dedicated to building your client portfolio from the ground up. You should be competitive, eager to grow the desk, and driven by personal and financial success.

About us   AFS is an independent, employee-owned financial and environmental intermediary with over 175 years of heritage. We serve 3000+ clients worldwide across 50+ countries with a team of 195+ colleagues from 25+ nationalities. Operating from the historic Amsterdam Stock Exchange trading floor, AFS Energy focuses on environmental commodities, helping organizations meet their climate goals through renewable energy and CO2-reducing solutions.
The role      Portfolio Building:  Focus on building your client portfolio through direct cold calling, networking at international conferences, and hosting one-on-one client meetings.

Platform & Trading Activation:  Onboard new clients onto our trading platform, Viridian, generate trading volume, and execute trades in line with compliance protocols.

Cross-Selling:  Expand client relationships by cross-selling other environmental and energy products.

CRM & Market Intelligence:  Utilize CRM tools to manage outreach, track prospects, and conduct market research on EU ETS trends and competitors.

What we expect

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Experience:

0-3 years of experience in a sales-focused role (Sales Trader, Broker, or Business Development). Experience or strong interest in cold calling and active CRM management is essential.

Languages:

Fluent English & Italian.

Mindset:  Highly competitive, energetic, proactive, and persistent. You enjoy the challenge of sales and take ownership of your commercial results.

What we offer      Unique location:  A dynamic workplace located directly on the historic Amsterdam Stock Exchange floor.

Culture:  An international, ambitious, and fast-growing team with room for entrepreneurial ideas and initiative.

Growth & Development:  Personal and professional growth supported through continuous training, coaching, and development programs.

Financial Reward:  A competitive salary accompanied by a bi-annual performance-based bonus scheme.

Work-Life & perks:  27 paid days off per year, plus access to an in-house gym funded by AFS.

Mobility:  An NS Business Card or corporate bike lease options (depending on location).

Networking:  Opportunities to broaden your network and represent AFS at (inter) national events and industry congresses.

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