Here at the Mick George Group, we are currently recruiting a Commercial Manager – Waste Services to join the Recycling team.
Location: Mick George Head Office – Huntingdon & Field Based
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, Saturdays as Required.
Pay: To be discussed at Interview, dependant on experience.
Benefits: Company Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, twenty-eight days annual leave including bank holidays, Company benefits platform, Cycle to work scheme, Company Car.
Job Overview:
At the Mick George Group, we're seeking a Commercial Manager – Waste Services to drive new business growth and strengthen our position as a leading provider of Total Waste Management solutions.
Covering Huntingdon and the surrounding areas, you'll build lasting client relationships while delivering tailored waste solutions – from wheelie bins and skips to RoRos, FELs, and recycling services.
If you're a commercially focused, target-driven professional with a passion for sustainability and customer success, this is your opportunity to make a real impact with a market-leading business.
Responsibilities:
* Business Development & Sales
* Proactively generate new business through prospecting, networking, and tendering.
Account Management & Retention
* Retain and grow a portfolio of accounts through strong, long-term relationships.
* Conduct regular account reviews to identify upselling or service expansion opportunities.
* Provide ongoing support to ensure customer satisfaction and contract renewals.
Market & Industry Engagement
* Keep up-to-date with waste management legislation, recycling trends, and competitor activity.
* Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums to generate leads and raise brand awareness.
* Advise customers on best practice in recycling and resource recovery.
Operational Collaboration
* Work closely with operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
* Provide feedback on performance to improve customer experience.
* Contribute to the development of marketing materials and case studies showcasing successful partnerships.
Commercial & Reporting
* Maintain accurate pipeline reports, forecasts, and CRM records.
* Prepare and deliver impactful sales presentations and tender submissions.
* Negotiate contract terms that balance customer value with company profitability.
* Promote the full suite of Total Waste Management services.
* Develop tailored proposals that deliver value, compliance, and sustainability.
* Assess potential jobs to ensure compliance and obtain waste data for accurate quoting.
* Consistently achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.
Skills & Competencies Required:
* Proven experience in waste management sales (wheelie bins, FELs, skips, RoRos, commodities) or a related sector.
* Strong track record of winning, retaining, and growing key accounts.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Commercial acumen, with experience in negotiation and closing deals.
* A self-motivated, target-driven approach, comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
* A passion for sustainability and delivering innovative, ethical waste management solutions.
* Commitment to providing exceptional customer service internally and externally.
* Strong influencing and relationship-building skills.
* Clear written communication skills, capable of producing high-quality correspondence and reports.
* Full UK driving licence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Huntingdon PE29 6XU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Salary Expectations
Experience:
* Waste Services: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person