Metal Sales Manager – Minerals

Redstone Search Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodity search firm is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and manage an international network of sales agents. This role involves defining the global sales strategy across various minerals, expanding market share, and negotiating key contracts. Candidates must possess a degree and have at least seven years of experience in commercial or sales roles within the commodities sector. Flexibility for relocation and international travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years commercial or sales experience within minerals, mining, metals, or industrial commodities.
• Demonstrated experience managing international customers and third-party sales agents.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the global sales strategy across the minerals portfolio.
• Expand market share across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and India.
• Lead and manage international sales agents, including performance targets and reporting.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long term supply agreements with key customers.
• Partner with operations, logistics, and technical teams to ensure consistent customer delivery.

Skills

Sales strategy definition

International customer management

Negotiation

Commercial judgement

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

About the role:

The Sales Manager is responsible for driving global revenue growth, developing key customer relationships, and managing an international network of sales agents. The role oversees commercial execution across the chrome, manganese, andalusite, and industrial minerals portfolio, supporting the company’s long term growth strategy. The position reports directly to the CEO.

Location

Base location is flexible and will be determined by candidate quality, with Johannesburg, London, or Dubai all considered. After 12 to 18 months, the role will relocate internationally to either London or Dubai, and candidates must be open to relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the global sales strategy across the minerals portfolio
• Expand market share across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and India
• Lead and manage international sales agents, including performance targets and reporting
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long term supply agreements with key customers
• Partner with operations, logistics, and technical teams to ensure consistent customer delivery

Key Experience

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of seven years commercial or sales experience within minerals, mining, metals, or industrial commodities
• Demonstrated experience managing international customers and third-party sales agents
• Strong commercial judgement with proven negotiation and execution capability
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required