Researcher, Sales, Business Development

Are you currently working within the steel industry and looking for a fresh challenge away from traditional sales or purchasing?

Do you enjoy building relationships, understanding market trends and speaking with customers across the steel supply chain?

Are you looking to join a globally recognised business where you'll become a trusted expert within the steel industry?

My client is a globally recognised leader in steel market intelligence, supporting steel producers, distributors, service centres and manufacturers worldwide with independent pricing, market analysis and industry forecasts.

With over 45 years of industry expertise, they are looking to strengthen their Sheffield-based research team with the appointment of a Steel Market Researcher.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone currently working within steel sales, purchasing, procurement, trading, commercial or account management, who is looking to utilise their industry knowledge in a completely different way whilst continuing to build relationships across the global steel market.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 35-Hour Working Week
• Hybrid Working (Up to 6 Days Per Month from Home)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Health Insurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Parking

As a Steel Market Researcher, you'll become a trusted voice within the steel industry, building relationships with steel producers, distributors, service centres, traders and manufacturers across the globe.

You'll gather market intelligence through regular conversations with industry professionals, analysing pricing, supply, demand, lead times and market activity before producing independent price assessments and written market commentary.

This is a relationship-led role where your commercial knowledge of the steel industry will be far more valuable than simply researching online.

• Build and maintain relationships with steel producers, distributors, traders and manufacturers.
• Conduct market research through regular telephone, email and video conversations.
• Gather and analyse steel pricing, supply and demand data.
• Produce independent steel price assessments using established methodologies.
• Write market reports, news articles and commercial commentary.
• Monitor industry trends and market developments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure research accuracy and consistency.
• Represent the business at industry conferences, events and podcasts.

• Previous experience within the steel industry is essential.
• Background within Steel Sales, Purchasing, Procurement, Trading, Commercial, Account Management or a similar role.
• Knowledge of stainless steel markets is highly desirable.
• Carbon steel market knowledge would also be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong written skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a collaborative team.

• Join one of the world's most respected names in steel market intelligence.
• Move into a unique commercial role where your industry knowledge is genuinely valued.
• Build relationships with leading steel businesses across the globe.
• Enjoy a fantastic work‑life balance with a 35‑hour working week and hybrid working.
• Excellent benefits package and annual bonus.
• Long‑term career development within a highly respected international organisation.

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