Trading Executive – Mackay, QLD

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Trading Executive to join a growing recycling business in Mackay.

This is a highly autonomous, field-based role focused on managing existing customer accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities. You will play a key role in driving the procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, strengthening customer relationships and coordinating deliveries to nominated processing facilities.

The Role

As a Trading Executive, you will take ownership of the full 360-degree customer and procurement cycle, including sales, account management, business development and purchasing.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Managing and growing a portfolio of existing customer accounts.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the Mackay region.
- Purchasing and procuring ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal.
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships.
- Negotiating commercial arrangements and securing new opportunities.
- Identifying opportunities to increase volumes and grow the customer base.
- Coordinating customer deliveries to nominated facilities.
- Monitoring market conditions and identifying commercial opportunities.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth customer and delivery outcomes.
- Managing your own diary, territory and workload with a high level of autonomy.
- Maintaining accurate account, customer and procurement information.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded and relationship-focused sales professional who is comfortable working independently and spending the majority of their time in the field.

You will ideally have:

- Strong experience in sales, account management, business development or trading.




- Experience within scrap metal, recycling, waste management, resources or a related industry will be highly regarded.
- Proven ability to negotiate and build strong commercial relationships.
- A demonstrated ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Strong account management and customer retention skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A resilient, proactive and results-driven approach.
- The ability to work autonomously and manage your own schedule effectively.
- A strong commercial mindset and confidence dealing with customers at all levels.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake regular customer visits.

What's on Offer

- 12,000 remote area allowance
- 5% annual salary incentive , paid quarterly and based on company performance
- Fully maintained company vehicle
- Permanent, full-time position
- Highly autonomous, field-based working setting
- Opportunity to play a key role in growing an established recycling business
- Predominantly customer-facing role with regular face-to-face meetings and site visits
- Office attendance approximately one day per week , with flexibility and autonomy the remainder of the time

About the Business

You will join a national recycling and resource recovery business that collects and processes scrap metal for steelmaking operations and global markets.

The organisation has a strong focus on sustainability, recycling and supporting Australia's circular economy and steel industry. It is recognised for its commitment to workplace culture and sustainability, including being named a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion .

Location

Mackay, Queensland

This role is suited to someone who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships, developing new business and taking ownership of their territory.

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📌 Trading Manager (Mackay Regional)
🏢 Pearson Carter
📍 Mackay Regional