Trading Account Manager

GFG Alliance; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid 4 weeks annual leave

Long service leave (after 5 years)

Parental leave (paid)

Job summary

InfraBuild Recycling, part of the GFG Alliance, is seeking a Trading Executive based at Mackay to procure ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and coordinate delivery to facilities. Reporting to the State Trading Manager, this role drives customer service excellence while contributing to safety and operational performance.

You will manage an existing account portfolio, develop new business, and negotiate quotes, all while aligning with the company’s safety and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sales or account management.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling or related industries is desirable.
• Ability to influence outcomes across stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of existing accounts and develop new business.
• Build rapport with customers and tailor offerings to their needs.
• Prioritise work to retain customers and ensure satisfaction.
• Negotiate quotes considering bespoke customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ACCC and Trade Practices.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Stakeholder influence

Job description

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Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Reporting to the State Trading Manager, the Trading Executive is responsible for the procurement of ferrous and non ferrous scrap metal, along with coordinating delivery to nominated InfraBuild Recycling facilities. Working closely with the State Trading Managers and Trading Executive team, you will contribute to operational safety as well as driving excellence in customer service.

This role is based out of our Mackay site.

What you will be doing:

• Overseeing a portfolio of existing accounts as well as developing new business
• Developing rapport with customers, tailoring our products and service offerings to their specific needs
• Prioritising work demands to manage customer retention and satisfaction
• Negotiating quotes taking into account bespoke customer requirements
• Compliance to ACCC and Trade Practices in all customer and contractor interactions
• Support the ‘Goal Zero’ strategy through operating in a manner which does not expose themselves or others to hazards that could result in injury or illness

You will be rewarded with:

• Participation in Quarterly Incentive Plan
• Fully maintained company vehicle
• Permanent full time role with career development opportunities
• Paid personal leave and 4 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to long service leave after 5 years
• Team environment with strong safety culture

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
• Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family
• Invest in your development - Access to learning platforms and development opportunities to support your career growth

What you will bring:

• Strong experience in sales or account management, desirable
• Experience in the scrap metal recycling and other waste and recycling industries, desirable
• Demonstrate the ability to influence outcomes with various stakeholder groups to achieve strategic objectives
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies including safe work practices
• A high level of resilience and a clear solutions-focused mindset to support business objectives and strategies
• Demonstrated time management and project planning ability
• Be able to identify opportunities for growth or improvement across a complex business

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.