Trader - Sales & Purchasing Manager - Catalysts & Metals

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Chemicals
Job type: Sales Manager
Salary: £From £50k+ with exceptional bonus
Contact name: Dr Laura Merritt

Contact email: laura@merrittrecruitment.com
Job ref: 344
Published: about 11 hours ago

​Location: Office based in South East England

Exciting role involved with the acquisition and sales of catalysts and metals to the oil and gas industries. Our client processes waste materials, used catalysts and metals, and sells them to the oil and gas industry world wide. They are seeking a technical sales professional with experience in oil, gas, petrochemical, speciality chemicals or catalyst industries. You will be a confident, self-motivated individual who is willing to undertake global travel.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Arrange global purchases and sales of metal-containing materials.

  • Build and maintain relationships with processors and identify new opportunities.

  • Liaise with clients and visit companies worldwide.

  • Attend trade exhibitions and industry events.

  • Prepare and issue purchase and sales contracts.

  • Coordinate with the logistics team for smooth material shipping.

  • Report to the department head and Managing Director.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • A few years of international sales or purchasing experience in oil, gas, petrochemical, specialty chemicals or catalyst industries.

  • Knowledge of metals markets and trading is a plus but not essential.

  • Willingness to travel globally including Middle East, USA, China, Asia & Europe.

  • You must have the right to work in the UK

  • Hold a valid passport

Role Details:

  • Office based in the UK with regular commuting to the office.

  • Hybrid work possible after training (approx. one year).

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive in-house training, support, and guidance provided, with the opportunity to take over a senior manager's client portfolio.