Job Description

We are looking for a Sales Trader – Environmental Commodities (German Market) based in Frankfurt, Germany.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio within the German environmental commodities market and build long-term commercial relationships with producers, suppliers, traders, and obligated parties. The role is ideal for a driven commercial professional who thrives in commodity trading, negotiation, and business development within the renewable energy and sustainability sector.

About the company

Our client is a leading environmental commodities brokerage firm operating across international markets. The company connects market participants and facilitates transactions in products that support the energy transition and sustainability goals. With a strong presence across Europe, they offer an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment where ambitious professionals can build successful commercial careers.

What will you do?

Develop and manage a portfolio of German clients and counterparties within the environmental commodities market.
Broker and trade environmental products including biomethane certificates, THG/GHG quotas, renewable fuels, and environmental certificates.
Identify and develop new business opportunities across the German market.
Establish new commercial relationships through proactive business development activities.
Negotiate and close commercial transactions with clients and counterparties.
Monitor market developments and regulatory changes affecting environmental commodities.
Work closely with trading and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction execution.
Build long-term relationships with producers, suppliers, traders, and obligated parties.
Develop deep market expertise within environmental commodities and renewable energy products.

Requirements

Residing in or willing to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany.
In possession of a valid EU work permit.
Native-level German speaker with fluent English.
2–3 years of experience within environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, commodity brokerage, or energy trading.
Experience with one or more of the following: Biomethane, THG/GHG quotas, Biofuels, Guarantees of Origin (GOs), or Renewable Certificates.
Strong commercial mindset with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to independently generate business opportunities and close deals.
Comfortable with cold outreach, networking, and relationship building.
Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and target-driven personality.
Existing network within environmental commodities or renewable fuels is highly preferred.
Interested in working in a fast-paced trading environment.

What you’re offered

A competitive compensation package with strong earning potential.
An uncapped bonus structure.
A full-time position in Frankfurt, Germany.
A dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
Strong career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.
Exposure to one of Europe's fastest-growing environmental commodity markets.
The opportunity to build an extensive professional network within renewable energy and environmental commodities.
A high-performance culture that rewards commercial success and initiative.

This role offers the chance to build a successful career within environmental commodities trading while contributing to the energy transition. For someone who enjoys business development, negotiation, and building long-term commercial relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate their commercial career within a leading market participant.

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