My client is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business in the specialty metals and alloys sector. They source, recycle, and supply high-value metals to different specialty industries across Australia. Backed by a global network, they combine technical expertise with a dynamic, relationship-driven approach to the marketplace.

With rapid growth in Australia, they’re looking for a technically minded professional to step into a business development and technical sourcing role.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a technical background to break into sales and business development. You’ll drive the identification, acquisition, and supply of sought-after specialty metals across Australia.

You’ll learn to combine your technical knowledge with commercial skills while building lasting supplier relationships and gaining experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.

• A background or degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, or related technical field.
• Ambition, drive, and a desire to learn and grow into a sales/business development career.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise, and time management.
• Excellent communication skills, confident speaking with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and build relationships face-to-face.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Why This Role?

• Launch your sales career with a company that will invest in your development.
• Work with high-value, sought-after materials in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Gain exposure to international markets and trading opportunities.
• Join a tight-knit, supportive team with zero red tape - your ideas are welcome and acted on.
• Clear career progression: start in sourcing - move into full business development - trading and regional responsibilities.
• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus and travel reimbursement.
• Travel across Australia and potentially globally, while building invaluable commercial and relationship-building skills.

This is a rare chance for a technically minded professional to step into sales without prior experience, develop commercial expertise, and grow with a business on a global trajectory.

• Prospect, qualify, and build strong relationships with suppliers of specialty metals and scrap materials.
• Monitor market pricing and trends to secure high-value opportunities.
• Support chemical processing and trading activities as your skills develop.
• Expand the supplier network and develop a personal book of business.
• Travel regularly across Australia to meet suppliers (approx. 1 trip/month), with potential international travel in the future.
• Work closely with both local and international teams, learning business development, negotiation, and trading skills on the job.

  

If you wish to apply via email or would like to arrange a call, please reach out to Eva Kelly evak@austcorpexecutive.com.au