Bathco is a globally active trading and technology group specialising in green Aluminium, raw materials and solutions essential for industrial decarbonisation. Headquartered in Zurich, we operate across multiple key regions and continue to expand rapidly. As a modern entrepreneurial organisation, we are looking for people who want to shape the future together with us.
We are expanding our international footprint and seeking an experienced and technically grounded:
Global Head of Sales – Metallurgical Applications
To build and lead our global sales platform for metallurgical applications across ferrous and non-ferrous industries, fully integrated within the Bathco ecosystem. This role requires a leader who combines managerial capability with deep metallurgical understanding and hands-on experience in primary production of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
You will define the commercial strategy, drive global sales performance, cultivate and strengthen relationships with major producers, and ensure our solutions deliver tangible, measurable value across complex industrial processes. With full P&L responsibility, you will possess a sharp understanding of the key drivers that shape commercial outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the global commercial strategy for metallurgical applications within the Bathco Group
- Build and lead our international sales platform across ferrous and non-ferrous industries, driving sustainable growth and profitability
- Oversee forecasting, pricing, contract negotiations, and commercial performance management
- Expand into new market segments and application areas, creatively shaping business development beyond the current portfolio
- Establish and maintain senior relationships with smelters, steelmakers, refiners, and key technical decision-makers
- Translate metallurgical process challenges into commercial opportunities in close collaboration with R&D and product teams
- Lead and develop global sales and technical teams, fostering performance, technical credibility, and cross-regional alignment
- Ensure strong integration with Bathco’s broader ecosystem, leveraging cross-selling and group capabilities
- Oversee forecasting, pricing strategy, and commercial performance management
Skills and Experience you bring along:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in metallurgy, materials science, chemistry, or a related engineering discipline
- Deep hands-on experience in metallurgical process environments (steelmaking, Aluminium smelting, ferroalloys, casting, refining, or related high-temperature processes)
- Proven track record managing complex technical sales cycles in industrial environments
- Experience building or scaling international sales organisations, ideally from early-stage or niche positions
- Demonstrated success entering new markets and launching technical products
- Strong managerial experience leading multicultural, geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to translate metallurgical process insight into commercial strategy and customer value
- Willingness to travel globally and maintain close engagement with customers and production sites
- Curiosity and creativity in your approach
What we offer:
- A modern and dynamic work environment within a fast-growing global group.
- An entrepreneurial culture with significant room for development and ownership.
- High degree of autonomy in shaping processes and decisions.
- An international team, modern office infrastructure in Zurich, and flexible working options.
Looking for the most talented professionals, the Bathco Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience and a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education, and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from including any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status, etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.
