Sales - Industrial Waste & Metal Recovery (APAC)

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in metal recovery seeks a Sales professional in Singapore to manage business opportunities across APAC in precious metal refining and industrial waste treatment. Candidates should have approximately 5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in industrial sectors, and a strong understanding of Asian markets. This role involves significant stakeholder engagement and collaboration with various teams to drive sustainability in metal recovery.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to sustainability

Ownership of strategic markets

Qualifications

• 5 years of B2B sales or business development experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors.
• Familiar with Asian markets and willing to travel 30% of the time.
• Experience with export regulations and working with regional agents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage new business opportunities in precious metal refining.
• Engage stakeholders in the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
• Lead the sales cycle from lead qualification to closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless execution.
• Maintain CRM records and contribute to market intelligence.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Knowledge of Asian markets

Hunter-farmer mindset

International logistics experience

Job description

Sales - Industrial Waste & Metal Recovery (APAC)

• Drive sustainability with a global leader in metal recovery
• Develop key Asian markets with autonomy and strategic influence

About Our Client

My client is the Asia HQ of the UK‑headquartered global leader in precious metal recovery and refining. My client is based in Tuas and its core solutions include the provision of thermal and chemical waste treatment services to customers in electronics, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing.

Job Description

• Identify and manage new business opportunities in precious metal refining and industrial waste treatment across APAC.
• Engage stakeholders in fine chemicals, petrochemicals, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Lead the full sales cycle— from lead qualification to pricing, proposal, negotiation, and closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Service, Laboratory, Operations, Logistics) for seamless execution.
• Advise clients on pricing, documentation, and international waste transport/export processes.
• Coordinate with in‑country agents and logistics providers for permit applications and compliance.
• Maintain CRM records and contribute to market intelligence and competitor insights.

The Successful Applicant

• About 5 years of B2B sales or business development experience in industrial/manufacturing sectors (preferably chemical products, industrial waste, or metals trading).
• Familiar with Asian markets and open to regional travel (about 30%).
• Strong hunter‑farmer mindset – able to develop new markets and nurture existing ones.
• Experience with international logistics, export regulations, and working with regional agents.

What's on Offer

• A unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability through high‑value metal recovery.
• Ownership of strategic markets with support from established partnerships, with an opportunity to develop untapped countries from 0‑1.