Senior Trading Representative

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

An exciting opportunity has recently opened up within our dynamic trading team for an individual who is both self-motivated and adept at cultivating strong relationships. Your role will center around the strategic development of client connections across the Western Sydney region.

Take the next step in your career outside the confines of a traditional office setting and become part of a dynamic workplace where each day is unique. Leverage your expertise in negotiation to make a meaningful impact in the scrap metal recycling across Sydney, to support growth with Sims Metals. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Procuring and pricing ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines as determined by the Trading Manager, and within legislative requirements.
• Liaising with the Trading Managers and monitoring price, intake, and transport at all times to ensure targets are reached, including adherence to applicable price levels, margins, and serviceability.
• Work with the Transport Department to assist with the control of allocated bin at vendor sites.
• Completing monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participating in meetings to discuss and review results as required.
• Managing costs in line with budgetary requirements and financial policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• 5 + years in an Account Management or Sales role.
• Proven expertise in relationship building, with the ability to quickly build rapport across all levels of the business and external supplier base.
• Extensive experience in negotiation and effective closing of deals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Analytical approach to identifying market opportunities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the recycling, waste management, scrap metal Industry is highly regarded.

In return, we offer:

• Receive a competitive salary package along with additional benefits such as a company car.
• Join an environmentally conscious company recognized as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimizing waste, and protecting the environment.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Exposure to world-class recycling solutions with a truly promote-from-within culture.
• Work-life balance with our flexible work arrangements, allowing you to customize your schedule to better suit your personal and professional commitments.
• Protect your financial security with complimentary salary continuance insurance.

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.