Founded in Australia in 1917, Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling and circular solutions for technology. We play a critical role in advancing circularity and decarbonisation by supplying recycled materials and re-purposed products that help preserve our planet.
At Sims, we believe in developing our people. With a strong promote-from-within philosophy and a range of programmes that support continuous learning, we offer opportunities for meaningful, long-term careers. Employing more than 4,100 people worldwide, we operate over 155 facilities across 13 countries. As an ASX-listed company, Sims provides the stability, transparency, and professional growth opportunities of a publicly traded organisation, all driven by our purpose: to create a world without waste.
Drive growth. Build relationships. Deliver commercial results.
We are seeking a motivated and commercially focused Sales Representative to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for procuring ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals across Western Australia developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving volume and margin targets.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building partnerships, negotiating deals, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Develop and manage business opportunities through lead generation, networking, industry events, tenders, and cold calling.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors.
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Negotiate pricing and terms to ensure competitive procurement within company guidelines.
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Monitor market activity, pricing trends, and material intake volumes.
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Prepare and submit accurate tenders and quotations.
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Investigate and resolve customer concerns in a professional and timely manner.
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Prepare monthly, and ad hoc performance reports.
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Promote a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and results-driven professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for building customer relationships.
You will bring:
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Proven experience in account management, sales, procurement, trading, or business development.
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Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to identify opportunities and successfully close deals.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
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Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
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A self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously.
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Resilience, initiative, and a customer-focused mindset.
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Experience within recycling, commodities, manufacturing, logistics, waste management, or industrial sectors.
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Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals is advantageous.
If you are a driven sales and relationship management professional looking to build a successful career in a dynamic trading environment, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
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Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
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Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
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Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
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Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways
To apply, submit your CV and a brief cover letter as to why you would be a great fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you.
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.
