Industrial Scrap & Sales Business Development Manager

Position: Industrial Scrap & Sales Business Development Manager (Permanent)
Industrial Scrap & Sales Business Development Manager
Cookson Industrial, Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Step into a role where heritage meets huge commercial opportunity.
For over a century, Cooksongold has been the trusted backbone of the jewellery and precious metals world. As part of the HM Precious Metals Group, one of Europe’s largest precious metal refiners, we have the strength, infrastructure, and reputation of a major industry leader.
Now, we’re entering a bold new chapter: expanding our precious metals expertise into the industrial sector. And, we’re looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help shape, grow, and own this exciting new revenue stream.
Why This Role Stands Out
This isn’t just another sales position. It’s your chance to build something meaningful; a high-growth industrial division backed by a 100-year legacy, financial stability, and the credibility of a market leader.
You'll have the freedom and autonomy of a scale-up environment, without the risk.
The Opportunity
Based in the iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, you’ll lead the charge in developing our industrial scrap and sales pipeline. That means:
- Hunting for new opportunities across industrial markets
- Building strong, long-term relationships with key decision makers
- Creating and managing a robust pipeline of scrap and sales customers
- Working closely with internal experts, from the Scrap Operations Manager to the Head of Industrial, to deliver fast, accurate quotes and exceptional follow-up
- Representing Cookson Industrial at events, conferences, and trade shows, elevating our presence in the industrial precious metals space
This is a role for someone who thrives on opening new markets, forging connections, and driving commercial success from the ground up.
What You’ll Enjoy
We believe in rewarding results. Here’s what’s on offer:
- A competitive base salary
- Annual company car allowance
- A highly attractive commission structure with significant earning potential as the division scales
- 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 26 after two full calendar years’ service
- Life Assurance
- Access to the Cookson Precious Metals Group Personal Pension Plan after three months’ service
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a natural relationship builder with a commercial mindset, someone who loves the thrill of developing new business and establishing partnerships that last. Knowledge or experience of precious metals or time spent within the jewellery, refining, industrial metals, or related sectors would be a significant advantage. If you want to play a key role in shaping the future of an ambitious new industrial division, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss