Senior Marketing Executive - Graphite & Anode Materials

About Syrah

Syrah Resources Limited (Syrah or the Company) is an Australian Securities Exchange listed (ASX: SYR) industrial minerals and technology company with a flagship Balama Graphite Operation in Mozambique (Balama) and a downstream active anode material facility in Vidalia, Louisiana USA (Vidalia).

Syrah's Vision is to be the world's leading supplier of superior quality graphite and anode material products, working closely with customers and the supply chain to add value in battery and industrial markets.

At Syrah, our people are our point of difference. In pursuit of our Vision, we have established and continue to drive a high-performance culture founded on our Company Values where employees, contract partners and value chain participants are treated with fairness and respect, and where ethical and sustainable business practices are upheld.

We are proud of our workforce diversity and remain committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. Accordingly, Syrah keeps an open mind to its recruitment and selection processes and strongly encourages people from all different backgrounds to apply for a role with the Company. Flexible working options are available to ensure we reach the widest pool of talent possible.

About the role

Syrah is seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Executive, Graphite & Anode Materials to join our Sales & Marketing team in Dubai.

This is a broad commercial role combining market intelligence, strategic analysis, customer relationship management and business development. You will help the business understand evolving global markets, identify commercial opportunities and translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior management.

You will also manage relationships with an assigned group of customers and distributors, supporting opportunities from initial prospecting through to proposals, negotiations, orders and delivery.

Key role responsibilities include

Market intelligence and analysis:

• Lead the collection and analysis of market data on natural graphite and active anode materials (AAM), covering pricing, trade flows, supply and demand, and policy and trade developments.
• Track competitor activity, customer developments and industry news across the battery, refractory and industrial markets.
• Build and maintain dashboards on market conditions, sales performance, shipments and key commercial metrics.
• Lead pricing analysis, customer segmentation and market sizing for new products and opportunities.
• Identify trends and risks, and give clear, actionable recommendations to the commercial team and senior management.
• Prepare regular market updates and briefing materials for internal stakeholders, including management and board-level inputs.

Sales and account management:

• Own relationships with an assigned portfolio of customers and distributors.
• Drive prospecting, lead qualification and opportunity tracking, and keep CRM and pipeline records accurate.
• Prepare quotations, commercial proposals and customer presentations, and support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate orders, sampling, shipments and enquiries with logistics, operations and finance.
• Bring customer feedback and market intelligence back into analysis and strategy.
• Represent Syrah at customer meetings and industry events.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 5+ years in a commercial, marketing, market analysis or sales role, ideally in commodities, mining, chemicals or battery materials.
• A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with advanced Excel and experience building reports and dashboards in Power BI, Looker or similar.
• Proven commercial judgement and confidence managing customer relationships directly.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, including presenting to senior audiences.
• Practical use of AI and automation tools to improve the speed and quality of analysis.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.

Desirable:

• Exposure to graphite, anode materials or the lithium-ion battery supply chain.
• Chinese proficiency (written and spoken); Japanese or Korean language skills also valued.
• Experience with CRM systems.

If you would like to be part of a dynamic organisation and possess the skills and experience outlined above, please click Apply Now and attach your CV and Cover Letter.

Please note: a pre-employment medical and police clearance part of our overall recruitment process. Third-party applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further information about the Company and its operations can be found on the Syrah website: https://www.syrahresources.com.au