Cookson Industrial, Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

Step into a role where heritage meets huge commercial opportunity.

For over a century, Cooksongold has been the trusted backbone of the jewellery and precious metals world. As part of the HM Precious Metals Group, one of Europe s largest precious metal refiners, we have the strength, infrastructure, and reputation of a major industry leader.

Now, we re entering a bold new chapter: expanding our precious metals expertise into the industrial sector. And, we re looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help shape, grow, and own this exciting new revenue stream.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn t just another sales position. It s your chance to build something meaningful; a high-growth industrial division backed by a 100-year legacy, financial stability, and the credibility of a market leader.

You’ll have the freedom and autonomy of a scale-up environment, without the risk.

The Opportunity

Based in the iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, you ll lead the charge in developing our industrial scrap and sales pipeline. That means:

• Hunting for new opportunities across industrial markets
• Building strong, long-term relationships with key decision makers
• Creating and managing a robust pipeline of scrap and sales customers
• Working closely with internal experts, from the Scrap Operations Manager to the Head of Industrial, to deliver fast, accurate quotes and exceptional follow-up
• Representing Cookson Industrial at events, conferences, and trade shows, elevating our presence in the industrial precious metals space

This is a role for someone who thrives on opening new markets, forging connections, and driving commercial success from the ground up.

What You ll Enjoy

We believe in rewarding results. Here s what s on offer:

• A competitive base salary
• Annual company car allowance
• A highly attractive commission structure with significant earning potential as the division scales
• 24 days annual leave, rising to 26 after two full calendar years service
• Life Assurance
• Access to the Cookson Precious Metals Group Personal Pension Plan after three months service

Who We re Looking For

You ll be a natural relationship builder with a commercial mindset, someone who loves the thrill of developing new business and establishing partnerships that last. Knowledge or experience of precious metals or time spent within the jewellery, refining, industrial metals, or related sectors would be a significant advantage. If you want to play a key role in shaping the future of an ambitious new industrial division, this is an opportunity you won t want to miss.