Summary:
We are delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and respected company within the waste management and recycling sector. With a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering reliable, sustainable solutions, they are now seeking a Business Development Manager to support continued growth and strengthen relationships with key customers across the region.
Key responsibilities:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers across waste management, disposal, and treatment operations, including MRF, compost, wood, plasterboard, skip sorting, and landfill.
* Generate and secure profitable sales and upsells, achieving annual targets, and developing a strong pipeline of prospects through research, market awareness, and competitor monitoring.
* Liaise with the Sales Manager on new products, services, markets, tenders, and reports, providing insights on customer activity, contract performance, and pricing structures.
* Carry out duty of care audits and technical assessments to ensure re-processor facilities, waste streams, and operations comply with legislation, permits, and environmental regulations.
* Manage contractual documentation and databases (quotations, audits, and customer records), ensuring accuracy and compliance with GDPR.
* Support colleagues and field sales teams in achieving growth, attend sales meetings, and contribute to business development opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with industry legislation (EPA, Duty of Care, Hazardous Waste), company policies, licences, and site rules, while upholding high standards of professionalism, health & safety, and confidentiality.
* Promote the company’s values and image in all dealings with customers, colleagues, and the public, working collaboratively across divisions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
* Maintain a safe and tidy working environment, wear protective equipment, and demonstrate flexibility by working across different locations or taking on other reasonable duties as required.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience within the Waste Management of Recycling Sector
* Proven experience in account management or client-facing roles.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
* Commercial awareness with a track record of identifying growth opportunities.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Proactive, driven, and confident in both written and verbal communication.
This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency