Trading Representative / Account Manager / Ferrous and/or Non-Ferrous Buyer

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

• In this role, you’ll take ownership of developing and managing client relationships across South-East Queensland, helping to strengthen Sims Metal’s position in a highly competitive market.
• Step outside the traditional office environment and into a dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll leverage your negotiation skills and industry expertise to make a direct impact on the growth of our Queensland business unit while contributing to a more sustainable future through scrap metal recycling.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Procuring and pricing ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials within guidelines as determined by the Trading Manager and legislative requirements.
• Monitoring key performance metrics (price, intake, transport, bins allocations, etc.) and collaborating with the Transport department on site logistics to ensure all targets are met.
• Completing monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participating in meetings to discuss and review results as required with both internal teams and customers.
• Acting as the key liaison between customers and internal teams, solving issues while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Managing costs in line with budgetary requirements and financial policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• 3 + years in an Account Management, Sales, or Buyer role.
• A bachelor’s degree majoring in Commerce, Business, Marketing, or a related field will be highly regarded.
• 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, internal and external stakeholders’ management
• Analytical approach to identifying market opportunities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the recycling, waste management, and scrap metal Industry is highly regarded.

In return, we offer:

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
• Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
• Novated Lease: Enjoy tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.
• 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.