Steel market researcher

REED Engineering and Manufactuirng

Steel Market Analyst (Steel prices)

We are looking for candidates ideally from the steel sector or who have steel industry experience in steel sales, metals supply chain or an engineering related field, we would like to hear from you. Many of our team come from similar roles in the steel industry and have transitioned smoothly into their positions here.

Key Objectives:

• Develop new, and maintain existing, relationships with industry experts.
• Monitor global steel market trends and regulations.
• Collect, verify and analyse market data.
• Communicate market intelligence effectively. This could include the use of foreign languages where applicable, though this is not essential.
• Write and contribute to company steel publications and news articles.
• Maintain data confidentiality and integrity.

Duties Include:

• Regular interaction with research partners and industry stakeholders to maintain up-to-date market knowledge and data.
• Collaborate internally to support market analysis.
• Active participation in industry conferences, seminars and events to expand professional networks and promote the company
• Address client enquiries and provide expert recommendations regarding the steel market.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong relationships with research partners and clients. Safeguard the confidentiality of information received.
• Manage and update your own list of research partners.
• Collaborate with price and editing teams to ensure data accuracy within the steel pricing guides

Requirements:

• Experience and expertise in the steel market or a closely related field is essential for this role, or a knowledge of metals used in the engineering industry, whether you be from a steel sales background or technical sales engineer, steel related supply chain etc
• High attention to detail and the ability to scrutinise steel prices, with in-depth knowledge of the steel pricing structure.
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in a foreign language highly regarded.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.