Business Development Executive (Edinburgh or Leeds based)

Company: ASD
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

About the Company

ASD Ltd is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.

We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to work alongside our existing Business Development team from our offices in either Edinburgh or Leeds. The main purpose of this role is to:

  • Drive ASD’s efforts to penetrate and develop specific sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine) and targeted companies providing both revenue and market share growth.
  • Organise / co-ordinate and manage the development of ASD’s value proposition incorporating product development / supply chain and value-added services to all sector’s.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform proactive calling on agreed sectors, project pipelines and business opportunities.
  • Provide quotation / tender support including supplier sourcing where applicable.
  • Be responsible for quality and upkeep of customer database / records / reports in CRM system.
  • Support ASD’s position within nominated sectors (such as Energy / Rail / Marine), enhancing our current sales and gross margin.
  • Identify products and service opportunities, related to the target sector’s, which ASD could introduce to enhance our market position and profitability.
  • Manage transactional activities such as SAP order raising.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in a proactive sales or account management role (preferably within steel, metals, manufacturing, construction or industrial sectors).
  • Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail.
  • Confident using CRM / ERP (ideally SAP) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • A stable career history.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

  • Life assurance
  • Contributory pension (5% contribution matched by the company)
  • Discount cards for shops and restaurants
  • Gym and health club discounts
  • Holiday trading
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Medicash (healthcare) programme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Lifetime financial wellbeing

Please note, due to the safety critical nature of our business, we carry out drug and alcohol testing, both pre-employment and throughout employment. We have a zero-tolerance approach.

How to Apply

Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV to your online application

Posted: April 8th, 2026