BCS connect are working with a leading environmental company who are looking for an experienced Area Manager in the Southeast. Permanent Position- As Soon As Possible Salary- £70,000 per annum Full time Position The Area Manager will be required to effectively motivate and lead a team of business managers, within the dedicated area to ensure that they deliver and maintain a high quality, efficient and profitable service. You will have 4 Depots to manage; * Hample * Rainham * Risby * Tunbridge Wells You will have full responsibility for the overall performance of these depots, including commercial/financial, operational and compliance. You will be expected to attend all depots within your dedicated area. The ideal candidate will have a distinct ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be required to provide a high level of service/knowledge when working with customers, clients and colleagues. As the area Manager, there will be an expectation to dedicate any hours required to ensure the success of the depots under your management. You will therefore be flexible and available to work outside of contractual hours, including evenings, weekends, and other periods of leave. There will be a requirement, on occasions to work away from home to facilitate the requirements of the business and meet customer demand. Key Tasks and Responsibilities; The primary focus of the role is to lead the management teams of allocated depots, working collaboratively to ensure financial objectives are achieved, deliver excellent customer service and efficiency. * Overall responsibility for the leadership of each depot allocated and responsibility for the P&L of each allocated Depot & ensuring that groups targets are met. * Develop new business and maximise all opportunities, expand customer base, maintain regular contact with existing clients in conjunction with the Sales, Commercial & Marketing teams to ensure maximum repeat business and further service provision. * Continually assess & ensure the day-to-day operations & service delivery is of the highest quality & efficiency and promote and ensure excellent customer service within the region. * Investigate and resolve client concerns and grievances; implement strategy wherever possible to avoid reoccurrence of such issues in the future. * Design, implement & review strategy, and performance targets & KPIs. * Manage / delegate / develop, all new business leads, and referrals as required. * Work closely with group commercial & marketing staff to help identify & implement new products & services to achieve key business objectives. * Report to the Board on an agreed periodical basis. * Grow and develop existing & new client relations. * Deliver presentations and give technical advice internally and to customers. * Always protect and develop the reputation and name of the company. * Ensure that group HR policies are communicated effectively to and adhered to by the workforce. This list of requirements is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be asked to fulfil a variety of duties as required by management. Knowledge and Experience * Excellent interpersonal skills with supervisory and management experience. * Previous knowledge & experience in the industry is essential. * Significant finance, sales & operations management experience. * Sales & operations management and development experience. * Understanding and knowledge of health and safety at work; promote compliant and best practice in line with relative legislation. Possessing IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous. * Ability to communicate effectively, with internal and external clients. * Demonstrate keen commercial awareness and develop new business with clients at any opportunity. If you feel you have the relevant skills, experience and qualifications that are required for this role, then please contact BCS connect