Sales - Trader | German

Harderwijk (hybrid), reference 2025-02052

Job description

As a Trader in the German market, you will play a key role in our client’s growth strategy. Your responsibility will be to strengthen their purchasing position in German by acquiring metal products from key suppliers.
Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzing market trends and providing strategic insights
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective clients
• Navigating changing market conditions while addressing supplier needs
• Managing high-value weekly trades using market intelligence and internal data
• Leading negotiations, setting prices, and overseeing purchasing, delivery, and settlement processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally (3-4 days per month in Germany)

You will work with a team of 12 traders, collaborating across multiple markets, including Dutch, Belgian, and French. They value a proactive approach and foster a positive environment, not only for business success but also to contribute to a more sustainable future for the metals industry.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3-5 years experience as trader (purchasing)
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Fluent in German (C2) speaking and writing is a MUST
• Proficiency in Dutch and/or English is a plus
• A driven, results-oriented mindset with a passion for the industry
• Living max. 200 km from Harderwijk - you may live in Germany (border)
• Driver's license is a must

Working conditions

• A direct contract with our client
• Competitive salary (€3,000 – €5,300 per month)
• Performance-based bonus
• 8% holiday allowance
• 25 vacation days annually
• Company Pension Plan
• Hybrid work (3-4 days at the office - with 100% fully onsite for training)
• For a senior candidate (5+ year working experience as a Trader), there is a possibility of providing a company car.

Work location

Harderwijk (hybrid)

Company description

Our client is committed to sustainability, specializing in trading waste metals and transforming them into high-quality metal products.

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Recruiter contact

Jana Ambré, Amsterdam
jana.ambre@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-18093397