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About the Role

As an experienced Trader, you will take ownership of deals from acquisition to settlement, managing the entire lifecycle with significant autonomy. This role offers the opportunity to lead the largest steel market in Europe as your own book, with remote work flexibility and direct financial upside tied to your deal closures. If you possess a deep understanding of steel trading and are driven by closing deals, this position is ideal for you.

Responsibilities

Expand Vanilla Steel's trading and brokerage business in the DACH region.
Serve as the primary point of contact for German-speaking suppliers and buyers, fostering strong relationships.
Acquire, negotiate, and close profitable deals, collaborating with the Operations team for seamless execution.
Partner with Account Managers in other regions to secure cross-border deals.
Identify and onboard new accounts during slower market periods.
Contribute market knowledge and pricing insights to the team.

Requirements

Proven experience in trading steel or comparable industrial commodities, including sourcing, margin management, negotiation, and handling both successful and unsuccessful deals.
A strong trading instinct with the ability to identify opportunities, protect margins, and make strategic decisions on when to pursue or withdraw from deals.
A results-oriented mindset and the self-discipline to work independently without constant supervision.
Comfort and proficiency in remote work, demonstrating self-structuring and initiative.
Native-level German and fluent English proficiency.
Proficiency with digital tools for deal execution.

Skills

Steel trading
Commodity trading
Negotiation
Sales
Relationship management
Market analysis
Pricing
Digital tools proficiency

Location

Remote (Europe)

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced Trader

Salary/Compensations

Competitive base salary plus commercial upside

Benefits

Commission on all closed deals
Full remote work flexibility across Europe
Significant autonomy and freedom
Low bureaucracy
Collaborative team environment

About the Company

A Berlin-based startup operating as a leading digital-first trading company for industrial metals across Europe.
Focused on integrating smart technology and data to revolutionize the steel industry's decision-making, transactions, and workflows.
Aims to increase liquidity, accelerate transactions, reduce scrapping rates, and enhance trading convenience for hundreds of steel and metal distributors.