Commercial Director - Lead Recycling & Metals Trading (Plant-Based)

Commercial Director - Lead Recycling & Metals Trading (Plant-Based)

Not a desk role.

Full market ownership (sourcing + sales + margin).

This is not a typical commercial role.

This position carries full responsibility for sourcing, sales, and profitability in a lead recycling business operating in a highly competitive, supply-constrained market.

You will not be managing from a desk.

You will be expected to secure supply, close deals, and directly impact P &L.

Secure ULAB (used lead-acid batteries) supply under tight market conditions

Execute below-market sourcing strategies

Structure and close long-term offtake agreements (local & export)

Optimize LME-linked pricing with margin expansion

Build and leverage supplier & buyer networks across regions

Identify arbitrage opportunities and respond to market shifts

You have operated in real market environments, not

just internal roles.

Typical backgrounds include:

Global metals trading houses (e.g., Glencore, Trafigura, Vitol)

Lead recycling/battery-related industries

Commercial leadership roles in non-ferrous metals

Direct involvement in high-value deal execution.

Active network of suppliers and/or industrial buyers.

Ability to operate under supply pressure and volatility.

Strong commercial instinct beyond standard LME pricing.

Purely operational plant managers

Internal or low-impact sales profiles

Candidates without direct deal exposure

Competitive base salary

High commissions (buy & sell side)

Profit-sharing linked to performance

Built for individuals who generate measurable profit, not just activity.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked:

How would you secure supply below market price?

What would you do in a 30-day supply disruption?

How would you sell above LME benchmarks?

This role is not a traditional role

The role includes full responsibility for:

sourcing + sales + profitability

in a competitive and constrained market.

You will not be managing from a desk

but will be responsible for securing supply and closing deals.

Secure supply of used batteries in competitive conditions

Execute purchase deals at prices below market

Sell lead under long-term contracts locally and export

Build a strong network of suppliers and buyers

Leverage market opportunities and achieve higher margins

Real market experience, not just internal management

Background in:

Metals trading

Or non-ferrous metals sales

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Not suitable for

Operational managers only

Traditional sales without active deals

Evaluation for those with a clear deal record and direct impact on sales and profits