Industrial Scrap & Sales Business Development Manager
Cookson Industrial | Birmingham
Ready to take ownership of a brand-new growth area within a 100‑year‑strong business?
Cooksongold—part of the HM Precious Metals Group, one of Europe’s largest precious metal refiners—is expanding into the industrial market known as Cookson Industrial, and we’re looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead the charge.
Why this role?
This is your chance to build and shape a high‑potential industrial division from the ground up, backed by the stability, credibility and resources of a global precious metals group.
You’ll enjoy the autonomy of a scale‑up environment, but with the support and infrastructure of a well-established market leader.
What you’ll be doing
* Identifying, targeting, and securing new industrial scrap and sales opportunities
* Building strong, long-term relationships across industrial sectors
* Creating and managing a high-quality pipeline of new customers
* Working closely with internal teams to ensure fast quotes and excellent follow‑up
* Representing Cookson Industrial at events, exhibitions, conferences and trade shows
* Positioning Cookson Industrial as a trusted partner within the industrial precious metals market
What you’ll bring
* A commercial mindset and passion for opening new markets
* Knowledge or experience of precious metals or time spent within the jewellery, refining, industrial metals, or related sectors
* Strong relationship-building skills
* Confidence in developing partnerships and driving new business
* A proactive, ambitious, and self-motivated approach
What’s in it for you
* Competitive base salary
* Annual company car allowance
* Attractive commission structure with high earning potential
* 24 days holiday, rising to 26 after two full calendar years
* Life Assurance
* Group Personal Pension Plan (after 3 months)
This is a rare chance to make a real impact. If you’re motivated by growth, excited by opportunity, and ready to build something new within a trusted and respected precious metals group…we’d love to hear from you.