Business Development Manager – Aluminum

Location: Remote – United States

Compensation: $160,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus

Travel: Approximately 50%

Industry: Aluminum / Non-Ferrous Metals

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

American Dream Search has been engaged to identify an experienced Business Development Manager – Aluminum for a growing metals trading and distribution organization.

This opportunity is designed for an established aluminum commercial professional with a proven track record of developing business, an existing network of customer relationships, and the ability to generate revenue relatively quickly.

Our client offers an entrepreneurial environment, established global aluminum supply capabilities, and direct access to senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the organization's aluminum business throughout the United States.

This is a business development-focused position, offering the opportunity to leverage existing relationships, develop new accounts, and build a profitable, long-term book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new aluminum business opportunities throughout the U.S. market.
• Leverage an established network of industry contacts and customer relationships to generate new revenue.
• Build and manage a profitable portfolio of aluminum customers, including manufacturers, processors, distributors, converters, and industrial end users.
• Develop long-term commercial relationships and identify opportunities for continued business growth.
• Collaborate with internal commercial and global supply teams to provide competitive aluminum solutions to customers.
• Monitor aluminum market conditions, pricing trends, and competitive developments.
• Lead customer negotiations and execute commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth.
• Work directly with senior leadership to expand the aluminum business and identify new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of aluminum industry experience, preferably in business development, sales, trading, or commercial management.
• Established book of business and strong aluminum customer relationships, with the ability to leverage those relationships to generate new opportunities.
• Proven track record of developing new accounts, growing sales volume, and delivering profitable revenue.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum products, markets, pricing structures, and industry dynamics.
• Experience working with aluminum manufacturers, processors, distributors, traders, or industrial customers.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach with a strong focus on new-business generation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader commercial team.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Preferred Experience

• Background in aluminum trading, metals distribution, or manufacturing.
• Experience selling flat-rolled aluminum, foil, primary aluminum, or value-added products.
• Familiarity with international aluminum supply chains and commercial pricing mechanisms.
• Knowledge of LME pricing, premiums, tariffs, and aluminum market trends.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 annually
• Bonus: Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Work Arrangement: Remote – United States
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to build and influence a growing aluminum business with the support of established global supply relationships

Apply Today

If you're an experienced aluminum sales or trading professional with an established customer network and the desire to build something meaningful, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

American Dream Search | Steel & Metals Practice

Commercial Talent for Industrial America

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