Director of Business Development Precious Metal Casting and Jewelry Manufacturing

A growing U.S.

-based precious metal casting house is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to expand our domestic and international customer base.

We specialize in commercial-scale casting of gold, platinum and silver for the jewelry industry and are looking for an established industry professional who can develop significant, recurring casting relationships with jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, brands and other high-volume customers.

This is not a general sales position. We are specifically seeking someone with experience and established relationships within the jewelry manufacturing, precious metals or related industries who understands how business is done in this market.

• Develop new high-volume gold, platinum and silver casting accounts
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate new business
• Prospect and develop relationships with jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers, brands and other commercial-scale customers
• Expand the company's business with both domestic and international customers
• Attend major jewelry trade shows and industry events to develop new relationships and generate business
• Proactively schedule customer and prospect meetings before and during trade shows
• Manage opportunities from initial introduction through pricing, sampling, onboarding and production
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of recurring casting volume
• Develop long-term relationships with key accounts and identify opportunities to increase their production volume
• Work directly with company leadership on major accounts, pricing and strategic opportunities

$80,000–$120,000 base salary + uncapped performance-based compensation, depending on experience, industry relationships and existing book of business.

The compensation structure will meaningfully reward new recurring casting volume and long-term account development, with significant upside for a successful producer.

We are also open to an independent contractor/1099 arrangement for an established industry professional who prefers a more entrepreneurial, commission-driven structure.

This is an opportunity to play a major role in the growth of a U.S.

-based precious metal casting operation with the capacity to service commercial-scale customers.

We are seeking someone who can combine an existing industry network with active business development—leveraging established relationships, developing new accounts and representing the company at major jewelry industry events.

• Established relationships within the jewelry manufacturing industry
• Prior sales or business development experience in jewelry casting, jewelry manufacturing, refining, precious metals, findings, diamonds or a closely related industry
• Strong understanding of jewelry manufacturing and the commercial casting process
• Proven ability to develop and close meaningful B2B accounts
• Existing relationships with jewelry manufacturers, wholesalers and brands are highly desirable
• Comfortable working directly with owners, executives and senior decision-makers
• Strong communication, relationship-building and follow-up skills
• Willing to travel to major domestic and international jewelry trade shows
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed and motivated by building a substantial book of business