Commercial Manager- Waste Management
Location: Rotherham (National remit)
Salary: 60- 70k basic Circa commission (based on net profit, to be agreed)
Benefits: Company car or allowance, 5% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, life cover (4x salary), group health scheme, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
The Opportunity
An established, highly respected organisation within the waste and recycling sector is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the continued expansion of its waste brokerage activities.
With a group multi million pound turnover and significant operational capability, including its own fully licensed waste management facility, the business offers both stability and genuine growth momentum. This is a senior-level appointment with the scope to shape the future direction of a developing commercial division.
The Role
This is a strategic, commercially focused role responsible for developing and expanding waste brokerage operations on a national basis.
The successful candidate will:
Identify, develop and secure new multi-million-pound waste stream opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with blue-chip clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
Present confidently at senior level within major organisations
Negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements
Monitor margin performance and drive sustainable profitability
Ensure full compliance with waste legislation and regulatory requirements
Explore opportunities to leverage in-house processing capabilities to enhance margin and service delivery
Contribute to the long-term strategic direction of the division
As the division grows, there is clear potential to recruit and lead junior commercial staff. Strong leadership capability and the ability to mentor and develop a team will therefore be essential.
The Ideal Candidate
They are seeking a credible, personable and commercially astute waste professional with:
Significant experience managing high-value, multi-million-pound waste streams
A proven track record of developing and winning new business within waste brokerage
Strong knowledge of waste legislation, compliance, and treatment routes
Experience presenting and negotiating at senior level within blue-chip organisations
Excellent margin management and commercial negotiation skills
The confidence and autonomy to operate at senior level
Leadership capability, with the potential to build and develop a commercial team
Location & Working Arrangement
They are open to candidates from a wider geographic area, provided the individual can commit to regular presence in Rotherham and national travel as required.
The role is primarily office-based with regular client and site visits; however, some flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right individual.
Rewards & Progression
65k Circa salary (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Commission structure based on net profit (to be agreed)
Potential to evolve into a profit-share or incentive-based structure as the division grows
Company car or car allowance
5% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare
Life cover (4x basic salary)
Group health scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Genuine opportunity to shape, scale and lead a growing commercial division
This role would suit an ambitious, well-connected waste brokerage professional seeking a senior-level opportunity within a financially secure, growth-focused organisation.