Medior Sales Trader

New York

Permanent

$90,000 - $130,000 USD a year

Renewable Energy

PR/608083_1788190359

Sales Trader - Environmental Commodities

Location: New York, NY

About the Opportunity

A growing brokerage firm specializing in environmental and renewable commodity markets is seeking a driven Sales Trader to join its New York team. This position is heavily focused on business development and client acquisition, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume outbound sales environment.

The successful candidate will spend the majority of their time generating new business through cold calling, prospecting, and relationship building while developing a portfolio of market participants across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Origination

Conduct proactive outbound prospecting to identify and engage new clients.
Build relationships with corporate buyers, utilities, project developers, traders, and other market participants.
Convert prospects into active counterparties through consistent follow-up and consultative selling.

Client Portfolio Management

Develop and maintain a growing book of business.
Establish long-term relationships with both buyers and sellers in environmental commodity markets.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients and market participants.

Trade Execution Support

Identify transaction opportunities and collaborate with trading teams to facilitate execution.
Assist with pricing discussions, deal negotiations, and transaction coordination.
Support activity across renewable energy certificates, carbon credits, renewable natural gas, and related environmental products.

Revenue Generation

Drive growth through disciplined outreach, activity management, and relationship development.
Maintain strong call volumes and pipeline management standards.
Contribute to individual and team revenue objectives.

Market Intelligence

Develop a strong understanding of environmental markets, compliance programs, and voluntary sustainability initiatives.
Stay informed on industry developments and market trends to support client conversations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with operations, risk, compliance, and analytical teams to onboard clients and support successful trade settlement.

Qualifications

Proven ability to generate business through outbound sales and prospecting activities.
Approximately 2+ years of experience in brokerage, sales, trading, business development, or a related field.
Experience within environmental commodities, renewable energy markets, carbon markets, or energy trading is beneficial but not required.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-oriented brokerage environment.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to work from the New York office location.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranging from $90,000 - $130,000, depending on experience.
Performance-based incentive and bonus opportunities.
Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing North American business.
Exposure to international markets and a diverse global client base.
Career advancement opportunities within a merit-driven organization.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
Participation in industry conferences and networking events.
Generous paid time off program.

Hiring Process

Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition.
Interview with team members and business leadership.
Final hiring decision and offer.

This employer is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics in accordance with applicable employment laws.

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