Scrap Trader Manager / Multinational Recycling Cluster (France)

Melt Group; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Competitive salary

Long-term opportunity

International environment

Autonomy

Job summary

Melt Group is seeking a Scrap Trader Manager to lead its European metals recycling activities and drive growth in France. You will develop commercial strategies, build long-term relationships with French market players, and negotiate volumes, prices and contracts with suppliers and customers.

The role requires at least 3 years in metals recycling, a strong network in France, fluent French and English, and willingness to travel monthly to Spain for office visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the metals recycling industry.
• Experience in commercialisation and/or trading of aluminium scrap.
• Experience managing around 1,000 tonnes/month or more of aluminium scrap.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the company's commercial activity in the French market.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers and other key market players.
• Negotiate prices, volumes and contractual conditions.
• Develop and maintain a strong network in the French market.
• Analyze market trends, competitors and opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to increase volumes and profitability.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop commercial operations.
• Monitor business performance, pipeline and market activity.
• Represent the company at industry events, meetings and trade fairs.
• Travel regularly within France.

Skills

Metals recycling experience

Negotiation skills

Business development

Fluent French & English

Job description

From Melt Group, we are looking for a Scrap Trader Manager to join a leading international company within the metals recycling sector, with an established presence across European markets. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and expanding the company's business in France, identifying new commercial opportunities and building long-term relationships with key market players.

The position is aimed at a highly commercial professional with proven experience in the metals recycling industry, strong negotiation skills and an established network of contacts within the French market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and expand the company's commercial activity in the French market.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers, customers, industrial companies and other key market players.
• Manage commercial negotiations regarding prices, volumes and contractual conditions.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts within the French market.
• Analyse market trends, competitors and new business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to increase commercial volumes and profitability.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the correct development of commercial operations.
• Follow up on business performance, pipeline and market activity.
• Represent the company at relevant industry events, meetings and trade fairs.
• Travel regularly within France according to business requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the metals recycling industry.
• Proven experience in the commercialisation and/or trading of aluminium scrap.
• Experience managing significant volumes, ideally around 1,000 tonnes/month or more of aluminium scrap.
• Strong network of contacts within the French recycling market will be highly valued.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong negotiation, communication and business development skills.
• Highly commercial, proactive and autonomous profile.
• Willingness to travel regularly within France.
• Availability to visit the company's central office in Spain approximately once a month.
• Ability to work in an international environment.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary, according to experience.
• Company car.
• Long-term employment opportunity.
• International environment with significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the development of the French market.