Junior Steel Trader (Intern)

Your missionAs a Junior Steel Trader (Intern), your primary objective will be to increase the P&L of DACH region by sourcing and executing profitable transactions. This will require a combination of analytical skills and effective client interaction.Your role is pivotal in enhancing Vanilla Steel's growth and establishing robust, profitable operations. You will engage in diverse company activities, specifically tailored to align with Vanilla Steel’s evolving business needs.You can expect to:Manage DACH (German-speaking) metal marketsGenerate brokerage and trading activity on behalf of Vanilla SteelEnsure thorough follow-up on deals, coordinating with the operations team for seamless logistics and payment processesLeverage existing client relationships - be a key account manager for our German-speaking customers with both supplier and buyer coverageProactively reach out to potential new clients, initiating cold contacts and arranging meetings to expand our customer baseManage operational activities of the trading platform, such as preparing transactional data and order confirmationsAnalyse and report on operational processes to increase efficiencies and scalabilityYour profileAmbitious, entrepreneurial, and target-driven mentalityStrong analytical skills, structured thinking and hands-on attitudeSolid organizational capabilitiesDemonstrated interpersonal skills, together with exceptional verbal and written communication abilitiesProfessional proficiency in English and German is essential for this role, knowledge of other languages (Polish, French, Spanish, Italian) is highly valuedWhy us?First hand experience with an exciting Berlin tech startup on a steep growth curveWork closely with an experienced team, keen to train and invest in youFast-paced environment and strong company culture for high performing individualsUnrivalled autonomy and ownershipOpen and fun shared working environment/cultureOffice located in the heart of BerlinFlexible working hours with hybrid workCompetitive compensation, depending on experienceUrban Sports Club membership BVG Ticket subsidizedRegular team building eventsAbout UsThe multi-billion-euro metal trading industry is operated on Excel, PDF and Email. We are on a mission to transform buying and selling in one of the oldest industries of the modern world with seamless and intuitive digital solutions. Our technologies increase liquidity, accelerate transactions, reduce scrapping rates and enhance buying convenience for hundreds of steel and metal distributors across Europe.We are a lean team of young, international, and passionate talents gearing up for the next phase of growth. We are looking for an outstanding individual who wants to join an exciting early stage start-up.