Safetykleen
Business Development Manager

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Business Development Manager / Waste Consultant Field-Based | New Business Development | Industrial & Commercial Waste Solutions £32,000-£38,000 basic + Uncapped Commission (£60,000 OTE) + £5,200 Car Allowance
At Safetykleen, we help businesses manage waste safely, stay compliant and reduce their environmental impact. With over 50 years of experience across 15 countries, we're a global leader in environmental services - and we're growing.
We're looking for a driven Waste Consultant / Business Development Manager to win new business across your territory, helping industrial and commercial customers find smarter waste management solutions.
The Role
This is a field-based, new business sales role where you'll:
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- Generate and convert new business opportunities
- Visit customer sites to identify waste management needs
- Build tailored commercial proposals
- Manage opportunities from first meeting through to close
- Work closely with branch and operations teams to deliver outstanding service
About You
You'll have:
- Proven field-based B2B new business sales experience
- Experience selling into industrial, commercial or technical environments
- Strong prospecting, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- A consultative sales approach and confidence conducting site visits
- Experience using CRM to manage pipeline and activity
- A full UK driving licence
- Experience in waste management or environmental services is advantageous but not essential.


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What's in it for You?
- £32,000-£38,000 basic salary
- £60,000 OTE with uncapped commission
- £5,200 car allowance
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Private healthcare from day one
- 5% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Enhanced family leave
- Wellbeing benefits, Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training and career development
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If you're an ambitious new business sales professional looking for a role where you can make a real environmental impact while building a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
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