SUEZ
Business Development Manager
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Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Exeter
Hours per week: 37.5
Dates that interviews will take place: W/C 03rd August 2026
Salary: £43,562 - £55,542 + Generous Commission + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits
Summary of vacancy
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager?
At Suez, we’re committed to making our world a more sustainable place – a highly complex challenge. That’s why we need diverse and inspirational individuals to help us move forward. If you’re ready to shape the future, collaborate, and drive positive change, we want you on our team. Join us to unleash your talent and help us achieve our shared goals.
About The Role
As a Business Development Manager at SUEZ, recycling and recovery UK, you will be contributing to an ever growing established recycling and recovery company that is helping customers reduce their impact on the environment.
£43,562 - £55,542 + Generous Commission + Car / Car Allowance + Benefits Ideally based around Bristol or Exeter.
What will I be doing?
- We have some great services to offer, and we want you to introduce them to new clients in your area.
- Spotting development opportunities and making sure SUEZ, recycling and recovery UK, is invited to bid for strategically important regional contracts.
- Building an opportunity pipeline from engagement activities across the region, promoting the benefits of the SUEZ proposition and developing regional key account prospects to offer our services.
- Developing tailored responses, delivering client presentations that will result in new additions to our regional portfolio.
- When a new customer agrees to join us, you will be the central point in negotiating and configuring a contract solution. You will then ensure the new contract is implemented smoothly, so that the customer has a totally positive experience.
- In short, you will be in charge of refining our regional sales proposition, building our profile within the market place and developing a market position for our brand.
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What are the requirements?
- You will have a track record of winning and developing new large customers (annualised value of c75K - £1M) therefore you will be financially aware and commercially astute.
- You will have worked in a senior sales role before and know how to deliver high service levels, create a great customer experience and manage expectations whilst maximising profits.
- You will have experience presenting solutions-based propositions to key targets, producing and delivering compelling proposals and responses to requirements including bid/tender structured responses such as ITT and RFP.
- Preferably have sound knowledge of the UK waste and resource management industry knowledge is desirable, but it is not essential, as industry training can be given.
- Strong demonstrable sales experience and previous success is a must have.
Who We Are
Join us, and you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. In a workplace where respect, team spirit, customer focus, and commitment to the environment are real values – not just words on a page. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play an important part in the essential work we are doing to build a sustainable future.
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At Suez, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, empowering you to reach your full potential. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued, fostering innovation and collaboration.
We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Suez, you’ll be contributing to a mission-critical role that makes a real difference in the world.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact, apply to Suez today. Together, we can build a sustainable future.
Meet Your Recruiter:
Gary Shimmin
A seasoned Resourcing Business Partner with over 10 years’ experience in end-to-end recruitment, currently leading regional talent acquisition strategies at SUEZ UK. I have a proven track record in sourcing and securing top talent across technical, engineering, and operational functions, supporting business growth and workforce planning.
- Adept in stakeholder engagement, employer branding, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
- Holds a CIPD Level 3 qualification in Human Resource Management.
In my leisure time I serve as a freelance List 4 British Dressage Judge, applying precision and professionalism beyond the corporate sphere.
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Closing Date
31/07/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.
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