Company Overview

Targray - Building sustainable solutions for a world in transition.

Established in 1987 in Montreal, Canada, Targray is a global leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and distribution of commodities and advanced materials for a broad range of industry sectors. Our supply solutions help reduce the world's carbon footprint while enabling our customers to create safer, more reliable products for consumers.

Targray has operations in 11 countries and over $1B USD in annual sales. In 2019, the company made its debut appearance on the FP500, Financial Post’s ranking of the top 500 corporations in Canada by revenue.

• Great Place to Work® | Best Workplaces in Quebec (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Deloitte | Best Managed Companies (2019 - 2022)
• EY Canada | Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year (2016)
• HSBC | International Business Award (2012)
• Profit 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada (2006, 2009)

Job Summary

We currently have an opening for a French speaking Junior Sales Trader to join our Environmental Commodities division at Targray in the Netherlands.
This role is ideal for a highly motivated and driven individual with a strong sales background and the potential for high achievement. 

As a part of our Carbon Credits Trading desk , the candidate will be trading Carbon Offsets, I-REC’s, GoO’s and EUA’s within the EU ETS.

The candidate will work with our sales trader team and will report to our Head Trader based in Rotterdam.
This position is a one-year renewable contract with the potential to transition to a permanent role.  

This position requires 100% in-office presence Monday to Friday. 

Who you are:

We are seeking a highly driven and ambitious native French speaker with a background in finance and/or sales. You demonstrate exceptional proficiency in cold calling and possess outstanding entrepreneurial spirit.  You are self-motivated with a strong hunger for continuous learning and a willingness to actively seek and apply constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and expand a client portfolio leveraging your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate trust.
• Source and develop leads independently, employing intensive cold calling efforts to overcome obstacles and distinguish yourself in the eyes of clients.
• Negotiating prices and contract terms.
• Benefit from our collaborative knowledge-sharing approach across our entities, guaranteeing access to the most up-to-date insights within our respective markets.
• Research and present recommendations to senior management on new market opportunities.

Requirements

• Native French speaker and fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 1- 3 years’ of relevant work experience
• Exceptional communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• A natural sales or business development acumen
• Proficient in cold calling and skilled at devising innovative strategies to attract clients
• Driven to close deals with a strong appetite for success and achievement.
• Unwavering determination and a strong drive for excellence, demonstrated through a relentless work ethic and a consistent track record of achieving results.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think critically
• Exceptional quantitative, logical reasoning, and analytical skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

For more information about our company, please visit https://www.targray.com/.#LI-Onsite