Commercial Manager of Waste
Reference: WM.08.03.001
Salary: Attractive + Benefits
Location: London and South East
Job Description
Our client is one of the largest multidisciplinary environmental consultancies in the UK. An opportunity is available for a commercial manager to be based in either London or Oxford. Our client will also consider candidates at a Senior Level.
The Commercial Manager will complement the existing team by bringing both commercial and technical expertise to the team. The role will involve developing new opportunities, servicing current and future clients and further building the excellent track record already in place. Focusing specifically on the waste market, the purpose of this role is to proactively develop and expand new business opportunities and our client’s presence within the market.
Responsibilities in this role:
- Provide technical expertise in the area of waste. Carry out assessments of data and prepare/review technical reports.
- Lead and manage a range of waste projects including managing project teams.
- Service existing clients including assisting in ensuring quality of service and client satisfaction.
- Proactively develop, grow and deliver work in the waste market. Support established team members in a range of projects, providing commercial, technical and research support. Ensure that the regional profile and the services within are appropriately positioned in the waste market and that new areas of business are constantly sought and developed.
- Act as a mentor to more junior staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity that offers an excellent chance to contribute to the development of the company and to join a strong team and develop technical and/or commercial consultancy skills in the waste management market. Our client actively encourages membership of professional institutions and will support employees who wish to pursue this.
Skills and Experience required:
- Applicants are likely to hold a Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with evidence of numeracy
- Membership of either CIWM or CIWEM would be an advantage.
- Applicants must have relevant commercial experience gained either within a consultancy, Local Authority or waste management business. This includes experience gained in waste strategy; commercial or municipal waste arisings and management, recycling and re-use activities.
- Enthusiasm for bidding for and winning work is essential as is a track record on business development.
- High level of commercial acumen, with an ability to deliver sales targets
- A sound technical background and knowledge of the UK waste industry, its regulators and Government policy drivers is a pre-requisite.
- The ability to manipulate data and use excel are important.
- A full driving licence.
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