About the role
Here at the Mick George Group we are hiring a Business Development Manager to join the team.
Location: Mick George Head Office - Huntingdon
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay: To be discussed
Benefits:
* NEST Pension operated via salary sacrifice * Employee Assistance Programme * Multi-Discount platform * Company issued PPE * Cycle to work scheme * Gym discount * Recognition scheme * Long-service rewards
Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing waste brokerage business. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer relationships, and sourcing competitive waste management solutions through our network of third-party contractors and waste service providers.
This is a commercially focused role suited to someone who understands the waste industry, can negotiate confidently with both customers and suppliers, and is comfortable managing the full process from lead generation and sales through to waste procurement, pricing, service delivery and account management.
Responsibilities
* Identify and develop new business opportunities across commercial, industrial and other relevant waste streams * Generate leads through prospecting, networking, referrals, tenders and targeted business development * Build strong relationships with prospective and existing customers * Understand customers' waste requirements and develop commercially viable solutions * Prepare and present quotations, proposals and tenders * Negotiate contracts, pricing and service arrangements with customers * Maintain an active sales pipeline and consistently achieve agreed revenue and margin targets * Identify opportunities to increase customer spend through additional waste streams, services and locations * Monitor market conditions, competitor activity and changes within the waste management sector
Skills/ Qualifications
* Proven experience in waste management, waste brokerage, recycling, haulage or environmental services * Demonstrable experience in business development and B2B sales * Experience procuring services from third-party waste contractors or facilities * Strong commercial and negotiation skills * An understanding of waste streams, treatment routes and disposal/recycling options * The ability to assess supplier quotations and calculate margins effectively * Excellent communication and relationship-management skills * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify profitable opportunities * Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple customers, suppliers and projects simultaneously * Confidence negotiating with customers, contractors and senior stakeholders * Good knowledge of Microsoft Office/CRM systems and the ability to maintain accurate commercial records * A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong focus on achieving results