This is a sales & acquisition role in brokerage:
80-90% of your time will be spent on proactive cold calling, outbound outreach, and building your own portfolio.
The RoleAs a Sales Trader at AFS Commodities, you operate at the intersection of sustainability and capital markets. Your mission: unlock value for clients in environmental commodity markets while building a profitable, forward-looking trading book.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include:- Client Origination & Relationship Management Proactively build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporates, utilities, project developers, and counterparties across North America and globally.
- Market Making & Execution Quote, structure, negotiate, and close trades in environmental commodities (RECs, carbon, RNG and related products). Identify and capitalize on arbitrage and liquidity opportunities.
- Revenue Growth & Strategy Drive revenue through targeted outreach, deep market intelligence, and creative deal structuring, always aligning your trading strategy with AFS's broader commercial objectives.
- Market Intelligence & Positioning Stay ahead of regulatory developments, shifting buyer preferences, and evolving supply dynamics in both compliance and voluntary markets.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with analysts, operations, and risk/KYC teams to ensure smooth, efficient execution and outstanding client satisfaction.
Job Requirements- A sales-oriented professional who combines genuine market curiosity with sharp execution skills.
- 2+ years of experience in sales, trading, or brokerage, ideally within environmental commodities (RECs, carbon, fuels, RNG, etc.).
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a significant advantage.
- Solid understanding of environmental markets and the key drivers of sustainability (exposure to voluntary and/or compliance markets strongly preferred).
- Strong commercial drive and a proven track record of building and monetizing relationships.
- Analytical mindset with a structured, disciplined approach to trading.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfortable and credible when engaging with clients and C-level executives.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
What We Offer- Salary - $130k - $170k+ depending on experience, plus performance-based compensation.
- High Impact - Join a lean, fast-growing team and play a pivotal role in building our North American presence.
- Global Platform - Work with a diverse multinational client base and cross-border trade flows.
- Room to Grow - We promote from within and reward creativity, intelligent risk-taking, and strong performance.
- Smart, Driven Teammates - Become part of a flat, collaborative team where ideas travel fast and successes are celebrated together.
- Performance-based Rewards - Attractive bi-annual bonus scheme directly linked to individual and team results.
- International Exposure - Participate in global industry events and conferences to expand your network and strengthen client relationships.
- Time to Recharge - 20 days of paid time off per year to support long-term productivity and wellbeing.
Get in Touch!Are you ready for a new challenge by becoming a member of this motivated team? Please send your résumé through the application link.
The Corporate Recruiter in charge is
Teije VeenstraApplication Process
- 1st round: Job interview with Corporate Recruiter
- 2nd round: Job interview with one of your future colleagues and the Director
- Job Offer follows after successful interviews.
