Account Manager

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team in Kwinana, WA. You will have a track record of establishing clear lines of communication with all customers in order to maximise business opportunities and grow our market share by telephone and face-to-face meetings with potential clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Build positive relationships with clients to ensure the daily operations run smoothly,
• Gather market intelligence on commodities industry activity,
• Participate in tender and major contract negotiations relating to your specific customer base,
• Project manages off-site processing, loading and transport of metals from time to time in consultation with the relevant stakeholders,
• Growing market share by telephone and face-to-face meetings with potential clients.

To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business or related sales experience,
• Excellent verbal communication skills,
• Built and maintained effective relationships across all levels of the business and external supplier base,
• Exercise proven negotiation skills and able to close deals,
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

In return, we offer:

• Join a globally recognised, environmentally conscious company ranked #1 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 in 2024.
• Enjoy paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary carer, 6 weeks for non-primary carer).
• Competitive salary package with a company car.
• Access exclusive BUPA health insurance discounts for you and your family.
• Prioritise well-being with confidential counseling through our tailored EAP program.
• Enhance your financial knowledge with exclusive superannuation sessions.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.