Business Development Manager - Business and Industry team

We're looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Business and Industry team in the Recycle loop. We have a proven track record of 'thinking differently' when it comes to working with customers.

Never has the world seen such a need for a sharper focus on how we manage our resources and reduce global warming, so why not help businesses to achieve that by joining a team that has the desire and enthusiasm to help customers adopt a more circular business model.

As part of our growth strategy we have successfully completed more than 20 acquisitions, and have more in the pipeline. This is a truly exciting time for proven sales professionals to join and help us expand our prestigious customer portfolio.

You will need to have experience in the environmental sector or waste management industry, with a high energy and the vision and commercial skills to create solutions that are compelling to blue-chip organisations.

What is the role?

A key requirement will be the development and maintenance of a strong pipeline that will come from a combination of self-generated and company provided leads. Where appropriate, you will work closely with a dedicated bid team to project manage the creation and submission of compelling proposals.

You will have the opportunity to engage and present to an interesting variety of client stakeholders from on-site operations to the board room. The objective being to build a portfolio of profitable business accounts whilst generating social, economic and environmental value for customers., This role involves travel across the UK to visit potential customers, which will require frequent overnight stays. When not traveling, you will work remotely from home. A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this position due to the nature of the travel involved.

+ A robust track record of selling outsourced solutions into the commercial and industrial sectors.
+ Experience within the waste management industry.
+ Ability to self-generate and convert new business opportunities across multiple market sectors.
+ Be able to demonstrate competence with a solution led sales process.
+ Having the confidence and gravitas to develop meaningful dialogue with the right stakeholders.
+ Effective communication and presentation skills at corporate level.
+ Demonstrable track record of working to and consistently achieving challenging targets.
+ Methodical approach to new business generation - working alongside our bid support team to write, create and deliver first class proposals.
+ Commercial confidence that means you know how to generate profit for your team and value for your customers.

Reconomy Connect brings together several of Reconomy's market-leading brands and specialist services in the UK waste and resource management space. It brings together over 700 colleagues and serves more than 13,000 customers, creating a powerful proposition that leverages our scale, cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights and expertise to help customers make the best possible use of their materials and drive toward zero waste.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in fostering a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

+ Once you have 1 years' service, you will be able to join the holiday buy/sell scheme, providing more flexibility in how you manage your annual leave.
+ 1 volunteering day per year, to enable you to support local community projects.
+ Have your birthday off (once you have 1 years' service).
+ MyPerks through Reward Gateway, a scheme that offers a variety of discounts and cash back options.
+ Cycle to work scheme, that can save significant amounts of money.
+ Corporate discounts on selected local gyms.
+ Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
+ Life assurance.
+ Employee referral programme.
+ Company car.
+ Healthcare scheme.
+ Long service awards.
+ Reward and recognition schemes.
+ And should you need it we are able to offer a wide range of confidential occupational health support - ensuring that we are there when you need us.