Business Development Officer

The Company

The ICD Group, founded 1952, is a major diversified international conglomerate engaged in manufacturing, trading, and distribution of specialised commodity products, with a presence in over 50 countries.

ICD's Metal Division are experts in the procurement, processing, and supply of an extensive range of specialised metals & alloys in Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Medical, Automotive and all associated industries.

ICD Superalloys Australia is ICD’s first venture in Australia and replicates the operations of the group’s metal processing facilities in the USA and UK.

Job Description

ICD is seeking a commercially driven professional to support and expand our sourcing and sales activities across Australia and South-East Asia.

This role is designed for someone with some commercial experience who wants to grow into a regional trading role. The successful candidate will become a key part of ICD’s growth strategy in Asia, reporting directly to the Business Development Manager.

The primary focus will be:

• Sourcing high-value superalloys and minor metals across Australia and South-East Asia

• Developing new supplier channels and commercial relationships across Australia and South-East Asia.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing supplier relationships

• Sourcing nickel and cobalt superalloys, minor metals, and specialist materials

• Identifying new sales opportunities in regional melting, foundry, and trading markets

• Conducting supplier visits, yard inspections, and due diligence across Asia

• Negotiating prices, terms, and deal structures aligned with ICD’s global strategy

• Monitoring market trends and providing commercial intelligence

• Collaborating closely with ICD teams in Australia, the UK, and the USA

• Representing ICD at international conferences, customer visits, and industry events

• Supporting major commercial projects and strategic initiatives in the region

Skills and Experience

• Strong communicator with proven commercial instincts

• Comfortable negotiating with suppliers and customers

• Ability to work independently and potentially travel across Asia

• Solid numerical ability and pricing discipline

• Experience in metals, recycling, trading, or manufacturing is beneficial

• Ability to build and maintain long-term commercial relationships

• Ambitious, resilient, and excited by international trade

• Full, clean driving licence and valid passport

Why Join ICD?

• A unique opportunity to build ICD’s presence in Australia and South-East Asia, one of the world’s most dynamic scrap and specialty metals regions

• Exposure to regional and global commodity markets across multiple product lines

• Opportunity to work directly with senior management and influence regional strategy

• Travel, autonomy, and the chance to make a measurable commercial impact

• Be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, high-performance business