Metals Sales - Selby Jennings

A leading commodities brokerage is looking to add a Junior Metals Salesperson to its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop a career in metals markets, working alongside experienced brokers and sales professionals while building relationships with producers, consumers, trading houses, hedge funds and other market participants.

Responsibilities

• Support senior brokers and salespeople in managing existing client relationships.
• Develop new business across base and precious metals markets.
• Provide clients with market colour, pricing updates and relevant trading opportunities.
• Assist with the execution of futures, options, swaps and spread transactions.
• Monitor metals prices, LME activity, market liquidity and key macroeconomic developments.
• Build relationships with physical trading houses, producers, consumers and financial institutions.
• Maintain accurate client records and support the wider sales pipeline.
• Work closely with broking, execution and research teams to deliver a high-quality service.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and industry events as the individual develops within the role.

Requirements

• Previous experience in commodities, financial markets, sales, broking or a related commercial role.
• A genuine interest in base metals and/or precious metals markets.
• Some understanding of LME products, futures, options or commodity derivatives would be advantageous.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially driven, proactive and comfortable developing new business.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven brokerage environment.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Existing client relationships are beneficial but not essential.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join an established brokerage offering direct exposure to global metals markets, experienced professionals and a broad institutional and corporate client base.

The role provides a clear opportunity to develop technical market knowledge, build an independent client portfolio and progress into a revenue-generating metals sales or broking position.

Location: London