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.