To become a carbon credits broker you will have to have a sound knowledge of the industry. Firstly a carbon credits broker is someone who deals with the carbon emissions trade that several governments have initiated in order to help improve the environmental situation. There are a lot of successful carbon credit brokers all over the world who have either helped set up a project or who work within large organisations and the market now stands at around €30 billion.
Generally you will need to have a strong sales background, love targets and enjoy living on a commission only salary. A lot of organisations only require the sales experience and also a passion and an interest in the carbon credit model. You will need to be self motivated and hard working and able to make new contacts and network efficiently. Experience in other brokering fields is a big advantage e.g. Land brokering, stock broker and media sales. This arena is not as difficult as you may think to get into and as long as you convey the right personality and sales skills you stand a good chance of becoming a carbon credits broker. National and international job boards, recruitment agents and online searches are the best way to find out more about the requirements. Start doing some networking of your own and try to use business development sites such as LinkedIn to find other people who are interested in carbon credits or work in this industry.
Over all if you want to become a carbon credits broker, the requirements are that you are sales driven, interested in this arena, happy to work to commission and have a strong head for business development and brokering experience. If you have most of these attributes then try and find out more from employers about whether your career history would be suitable for their business.
Generally you will need to have a strong sales background, love targets and enjoy living on a commission only salary. A lot of organisations only require the sales experience and also a passion and an interest in the carbon credit model. You will need to be self motivated and hard working and able to make new contacts and network efficiently. Experience in other brokering fields is a big advantage e.g. Land brokering, stock broker and media sales. This arena is not as difficult as you may think to get into and as long as you convey the right personality and sales skills you stand a good chance of becoming a carbon credits broker. National and international job boards, recruitment agents and online searches are the best way to find out more about the requirements. Start doing some networking of your own and try to use business development sites such as LinkedIn to find other people who are interested in carbon credits or work in this industry.
Over all if you want to become a carbon credits broker, the requirements are that you are sales driven, interested in this arena, happy to work to commission and have a strong head for business development and brokering experience. If you have most of these attributes then try and find out more from employers about whether your career history would be suitable for their business.