“Where commercial talent meets climate impact.”
The Story
Every career has a turning point. That moment when you realise you want to sell something that matters.
Not a tool, not a platform, not another feature but decisions that influence how entire industries reduce their emissions and navigate the climate transition.
This role is that turning point.
For over two decades, our client, a leading European climate finance firm has supported industrial players across the continent in managing their carbon exposure and regulatory obligations. Operating within the world’s largest regulated carbon market, the EU ETS, the company helps businesses decide:
· when to buy carbon allowances,
· when to sell,
· how to hedge volatility,
· and how to accelerate their transition to a lower-carbon future.
Behind every decision lies impact, financial, strategic, environmental. And now, the team in Brussels is looking for someone who can take ownership of the Dutch speaking markets, one of the region’s most dynamic and challenging.
Your Role in This Story
You will become the trusted commercial advisor for Dutch and Flemish industrial clients CFOs, Finance Managers, and compliance leaders making high-stakes decisions that shape the future of their organisations.
You will:
• Grow and manage a portfolio of 150–200 Dutch-speaking clients
• Execute EU ETS trades and support risk strategies
• Translate market signals into clear recommendations
• Hunt, build, and convert new opportunities in a highly competitive environment
• Represent the company at key climate, finance, and industry events
This is a commercial role with purpose, complexity, and real influence.
You can demonstrate that…
• You have excellent command of Dutch (C2 level), both spoken and written, enabling you to advise senior stakeholders in a complex commercial and regulatory environment.
• You have proven experience in B2B business development (typically gained over several years), demonstrating your ability to build and grow a client portfolio autonomously.
• You have a natural curiosity for markets, strategy, and finance
• You enjoy connecting with senior stakeholders and earning their trust
• You thrive in fast-moving, high-intensity environments
• You want a career that grows in value as Europe deepens its climate commitments
If you come from SaaS, fintech, consulting, trading, or any complex B2B environment, you will feel at home.
What’s Offered
• €4,000–€5,000 base salary + uncapped performance variable
• A Brussels-based international environment
• Full onboarding to master EU ETS and market mechanics
• A high-impact, client-facing role at the crossroads of commerce, finance, and climate strategy
• A career path in a market that will define the next decades of European industry
In Summary
This is not just another commercial role, it is a chance to; work in a niche market with exponential growth, influence real climate decisions,
build a rare, high-value commercial skillset,and join a team where performance and purpose go hand in hand.
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