Senior Steel Trader

vor 1 Woche


Berlin, Deutschland Vanilla Steel Vollzeit

We are a Berlin-based startup that has successfully established a leading B2B marketplace for industrial metals across Europe.

As a lean team of young, international, and passionate talents, we've recently reached breakeven and are gearing up for the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

Tasks
- Market Management: Oversee and manage multiple regional markets, identifying key opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Deal Execution: Execute deals from A to Z, including spotting opportunities, price negotiation, deal closing, and after-sales services (order processing, logistics and financing).
- Client Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients across different regions. Act as a key account manager for both suppliers and buyers in various markets.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior traders, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Business Development: Proactively reach out to potential new clients, initiate cold contacts, and arrange meetings to expand our customer base.
- Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with senior management to drive strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing Vanilla Steel’s market presence and profitability.

**Requirements**:

- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the steel industry, with hands-on experience in deal execution from lead sourcing to deal closing and after-sales.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and a hands-on attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Languages: Professional proficiency in English is essential. Knowledge of additional languages, such as German, Italian, French, or Polish is a bonus.
- Interpersonal Abilities: Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a target-driven and entrepreneurial mentality.
- Leadership: Experience in team leadership and knowledge transfer, with the ability to mentor and develop junior traders.

**Benefits**:

- Leadership Exposure: Direct report to the C-level, working closely with an experienced and driven sales team.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within the company.
- Compensation: Competitive salary with commission-based variable compensation.
- Work Environment: Open and fun working environment/culture, located in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin.
- Perks: Friday drinks and social events to foster team bonding.


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