Sales Executive (Sustainable Solutions) - German Speaker

Who we are: We are an energy trading company generating liquidity and value across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge. We are extending our trading expertise into new geographies and connected commodities markets. At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

What you’ll be doing: We are looking for a commercially minded Junior Originator with a high-performing mindset to push the boundaries and maximise multi-product expertise, ready to trade Environmental Certificates for Dare’s Sustainable Solutions team. You will:

• Define a schedule of clients on products such as Voluntary Carbon Credits, Renewable Energy Credits (Electricity, Biogas), and other similar unregulated environmental certificates of buyers primarily in Germany through cold calling, mailing etc.
• Generate demand-side and sell-side opportunities on EACs (Energy Attribute Certificates) and Voluntary Carbon.
• Start to generate PnL once you build up your client portfolio.
• Represent Dare and the Sustainable Solutions team as a strong player in the market, ensuring positive trade, client, and competitor feedback in the market.
• Creatively think of innovative solutions, leading to smart and profitable trades.

You’ll have:

• Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, cold calling, and engaging people actively and tirelessly.
• Native or Bilingual proficiency in German.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to understand complex problems and design innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to manage internal and external relationships appropriately.

Ideal Behaviours:

• Confident speaking with external-facing customers.
• Commercial persona with a solutions-orientated approach.
• Entrepreneurial and results-driven against ambitious targets.
• Team player mindset with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent organisational, time-management, and priority management skills.
• Autonomous self-thinker.
• Creative, with out-of-the-box thinking.
• Competitive and resilient.

Desirable:

• Basic knowledge of energy markets is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Biomethane Certificates market.
• Technical Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• People management experience.

Benefits & perks:

• Vitality health insurance and dental cover.
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Annual Bluecrest health checks.
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000.
• Free gym membership.
• Specsavers vouchers.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account.
• Office massage therapy.
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week.
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry.
• Social events and a games room.

Diversity matters: We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph, and everyone here can make an impact. We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’.