Renewable Energy Broker / Business Development Manager Italy
Eager to further your career within renewable commodities?
The company
Cleanworld is one of Europe’s leading independent brokerage firms for environmental commodities.
Established in 2008, we have gone from brokering Guarantees of Origins in Stavern to entering various other markets from our offices in Oslo, Sandefjord, Hamburg and Madrid – allowing to facilitate trades for a wide range of products with a reach all over the world.
To date, our core business is green certificates related to the production and consumption of renewable electricity. Additionally, our team has many years of experience brokering biomethane, bio-LNG and various biofuels and feedstocks.
Our commitment is to our clients, and for many Cleanworld has been the preferred broker since our origination in 2008. The dedication of our team and specialized expertise allows us to build long-term business partnerships and to be the preferred market access provider.
The people
Our international team of 19 brokers and administrative associates combines a strong commercial drive with extensive market knowledge to deliver exceptional value to our clients. The diverse team's varied cultural, professional backgrounds and ages create a dynamic complementary environment for learning and collective growth. Cleanworld’s approach is founded in teamwork. There is a lot of experience in the organization, we are generous to share our experience to support new colleagues. In return we expect commitment and dedication.
The culture
At Cleanworld we are committed to our employees and encourage continuous learning and development – professional and personal growth is key. A flat hierarchy enables all teams to work together seamlessly, always allowing for input and new ideas to flow.
Individual success is important, but what really counts is the success of the group. We believe that successful teamwork is based on individual contribution. We set high standards for ourselves, and we recognize hard work. We work with people, both clients and colleagues, that are looking for long-term commitment. We strive to provide a workplace that creates a strong team, motivation, and provide a place to develop. In our organization people benefit from their contribution to the company. These principles allow us to improve each other and grow together and offer excellent service to our clients and partners.
The position
As a renewable energy broker, you will facilitate transactions for electricity certificates and related commodities with new and existing clients in the OTC markets in Italy and surrounding countries. You will focus on expanding our activities in the market for guarantees of origin. You will get responsibility fast and be in charge of building and creating your own portfolio of leads and clients. This will be achieved through cold calling, emailing, and conferences. As a junior, you will have the support of an experienced team who are always there to help you out. The teams works closely together to facilitate trades between international clients. Usually, deals are done jointly by two or more brokers.
The position can be based in either Oslo, Madrid or Hamburg, depending on the applicant.
Due to our limited training capacity in Hamburg and Madrid, candidates with less experience in brokering are required to complete a one-year tenure in our Oslo office before transitioning.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an ambitious professional, preferably with some experience from renewable, power, gas, commodities or financial markets either from studies or previous work. You should have an attraction to sales and not be afraid of cold calling or proactively reaching out to potential clients. You thrive under pressure; love challenges and any rejection should motivate you to just keep going.
Key skillsets:
- Fluent in English (written and oral)
- Fluent or Native in Italian
- Degree in Business, Finance or other relevant studies
- Minimum 1 year experience with finance/sales from school or work: financial or renewable commodities
- Good understanding of the power markets
- Excellent communicator
- Great interpersonal skills
- Motivated, energetic and eager to learn
What we offer
- Possibility to learn from the best brokers in the market
- Cleanworld offers the best of both worlds: as a small company, we have a flat organizational structure and a flexible, dynamic work environment similar to a startup. However, thanks to our association with Arctic Securities (www.arctic.com), one of the leading investment banks in Scandinavia, we also provide stable and well-established structures.
- Non-hierarchical and competent organization with highly driven individuals
- Client interaction with the major players in the energy industry, giving you a unique network
- State of the art office facilities in central Oslo and Hamburg
- Competitive remuneration plan and performance-based bonus structure
- In-house gym facilities (Oslo)
- Career development: become trained in sales, negotiating, communication, markets and products
Application and recruitment process
Complete the instructed steps when following the "apply now" link. A cover letter, uploaded CV and grades are mandatory, any additional files such as recommendation letters etc. are appreciated. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and we will give feedback to everyone who applies. Note that education and work experience will be verified. If selected, we usually conduct 1-3 interviews: 1st interview to get to know you as a candidate a bit better, 2nd interview to assess skills, expectations from both parties etc. To be eligible for this position, you must have the right to lawfully work in Norway, Spain or Germany.
On our website, we regularly post further open positions. We are looking for brokers for various markets. If none of the positions match your profile, but you think you would be a good fit for our company, feel free to send us an unsolicited application.
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About Cleanworld AS
Cleanworld is an independent, leading brokerage firm for environmental commodities. The company was founded in 2008 in Stavern, Norway, as a broker for Guarantees of Origin for renewable electricity. Since then, Cleanworld has entered various markets for other commodities. Today the team brokers a wide range of products in markets all over the world.
Our core business is green certificates related to the production and consumption of renewable electricity, – gas and fuels. Additionally, the team has many years of experience in brokering various biofuels and feedstocks.
Our team consists of knowledgeable and skilled individuals that have unique market expertise. We serve more than six hundred business partners from our offices in Oslo, Sandefjord, Hamburg and Madrid - and have developed long standing relationships with these clients. We strive to continually adapt our business to the rapid changing legislative frameworks, and ever changing markets, to be a strong partner in the Global Energy Transition.
Renewable Energy Broker / Business Development Manager Italy
Eager to further your career within renewable commodities?
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