Junior Sales Specialist - Carbon Markets

Do you speak English and French, or a Scandinavian language  and does the idea of building relationships in the European carbon market excite you? Then keep reading.

AFS Energy is on a mission to make a real impact in the world of environmental commodities. Our team consists of ambitious advisors, analysts and traders who are active in 50+ countries, serving 1,450+ clients worldwide, with colleagues from 35+ nationalities. We're growing fast, and so is our EU ETS desk. The European Union Emissions Trading System is the EU's primary tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and our Carbon Compliance team is right at the heart of it.

We're looking for a driven sales professional to join our Carbon Compliance desk. Your job is to build and grow our client base by proactively reaching out to companies that need to navigate the EU ETS and turning those conversations into long-term relationships. You'll work closely with our traders, combining their market expertise with your communication skills to create real value for clients across Europe.

• Proactively acquiring new clients through outbound calling

• Setting appointments with (potential) clients in French-speaking or Scandinavian markets

• Supporting the traders at the Carbon Compliance desk with client outreach and follow-up

• Contributing directly to the growth of the EU ETS team

• Fluent in English and French, or a Scandinavian language (Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian or Danish); this is a hard requirement

• MBO, HBO or Bachelor's degree

• Eager, energetic and proactive by nature

• Persistent and determined; you don't stop after the first "no"

• Independent, yet a strong team player

• A unique workplace on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange floor

• A diverse, international and fast-growing work environment

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• International events and congresses to build your network and drive sales

• Training, coaching and development opportunities

• 27 paid days off per year

• NS business card or bike lease option (depending on where you live)

• In-house gym paid by AFS Energy

Ready to join one of the most dynamic desks in the European carbon market? Send your CV via the application link. Your point of contact is Corporate Recruiter Saranya Nihot ([email protected])

• 1st round: Interview with Corporate Recruiter Saranya Nihot

• 2nd round: Interview with Jef Geelen, Director Carbon Compliance Markets

• Offer!