Sales Trader

About the Job

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups, scaleups, corporates, and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Commodities Trader (m/f/d) to support commercial growth and market expansion strategies at one of our Ecosystem Companies.

Join the A11 Ecosystem: A next-generation supply chain platform, the company is redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

• Trading & Sales: Sell and trade construction materials across the DACH and key European markets. You’ll build and manage customer relationships, negotiate pricing and volumes, and take full ownership of deals from lead generation to closing. Your focus will be on driving profitable transactions in a fast-paced, margin-sensitive environment.
• Market & Strategy: Track market trends, pricing, and demand across various regions. You’ll run competitive analyses, identify trading opportunities, and contribute to our buying and selling strategies with real-time insights.
• Operational Execution: Ensure smooth end-to-end execution of trades — from order processing and logistics coordination to invoicing and delivery follow-up. You'll collaborate closely with the Ops and Finance teams to make sure everything runs like clockwork.
• Team & Culture: We’re building a high-performing, entrepreneurial team. You’ll contribute to its growth by bringing energy, curiosity, and a hands-on mindset. As we grow, so will your role — fast.

Your Profile

• You demonstrate excellent German/Italian/French language skills , both strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• You possess a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Business or a related field
• You bring first experience in a highly competitive environment such as Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital or a high-growth startup.
• You are interested in and passionate about growth startup and to change a traditional industry together with an international team
• You have strong analytical and communication skills
• You possess a hands-on mentality - only the implementation satisfies you
• You demonstrate ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners and investors, and take the initiative to get involved

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Benefits and Perks

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) of €100,000, designed to reward high performance and results. This includes a strong base salary complemented by an uncapped commission structure, meaning there is no limit to what you can earn — your success directly drives your income. Top performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed OTE, supported by a transparent, performance-driven bonus plan that truly rewards achievement.

Additionally, you'll:

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
• Join an experienced founding team of serial and second-time founders
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and angels (including various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.