Refractory sales specialist

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a well known trading house looking to hire a Refractory sales specialist to join the team in Lugano.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Expand and manage the customer base, acquire new clients, and analyze market trends and opportunities.
  • Advise customers on selecting appropriate refractory products, interpret technical specifications, conduct technical visits, prepare quotations and oversee the order process.
  • Supervise refractory installations and trials, ensuring customer satisfaction and product performance.
  • Monitor market developments, develop sales strategies, and collaborate with internal teams while reporting to management.
  • Role Reports to director.

Key Qualifications / Experience

  • 5+ years’ experience in refractory technical sales within the metal space.
  • Master’s degree in engineering, with preference of focus on Metallurgy or Material Science.
  • Strong knowledge of steel production as well as the related application of the refractory products.
  • Fluent in Italian and German.
  • Located or willing to relocate to Lugano.

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.

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