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Commercial Trainee in Sales & Business Development

Confidential employer · Norway · Posted 14 Oct 2026

Job summary

This is an 18-month trainee program designed to develop commercial talent within cross-border environmental and energy trading. The role involves progressing through various learning phases, starting with understanding the commercial framework and advancing to managing customer portfolios and leading business development initiatives. Trainees will experience multiple office placements and receive mentorship, aiming for permanent employment upon completion.

Location and work setup

Location
Norway
Work setup
On-site

Responsibilities

Learn the company's commercial model including pricing, freight, currency exchange, and margin structures. Support ongoing customer and supplier interactions, including offer preparation and shipment coordination. Gain experience in operations, logistics, and compliance, including time spent at the headquarters. Complete placements in multiple country offices to broaden exposure. Manage a personal portfolio, negotiate within set limits, and develop business cases for management review. Participate in periodic in-person training sessions covering key role aspects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree completing by summer 2027 in business, economics, engineering, logistics, supply chain, environmental, or energy-related fields. Fluent professional English skills, both written and spoken. Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work from different office locations. Curiosity about commercial deal mechanisms and strong follow-through abilities. Advantageous: proficiency in Norwegian or other Nordic languages, German, Italian, or Polish; relevant sales or internship experience; and comfort with margin calculation using Excel. No prior experience in the waste industry required.

Skills

commercial salesbusiness developmentcustomer portfolio managementproject deliverylogistics understandingcompliancenegotiationmargin calculationExcel proficiencyEnglish communicationwillingness to travel