Business Development Manager in Bathgate

Panda Recycling is a customer-centric, forward-thinking waste and recycling solutions provider with depots across the Wirral, Manchester, Preston, Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield. We are an award-winning business focused on growth, sustainability and long-term customer partnerships. We’re looking for ambitious Business Development Managers to help drive our next phase of growth.

This is a new business, field-based sales role suited to someone who thrives on prospecting, building pipelines and closing deals. You will be responsible for generating new customers through door-to-door B2B sales, while also developing and upselling accounts you bring on board. Following a structured training programme, you’ll be expected to deliver against quarterly targets based on annualised contract revenue. This is a results-driven role with strong commission potential and genuine progression for high performers.

• Proactively generate new business through door-to-door B2B canvassing within your territory.
• Present Panda’s services professionally, clearly articulating features, advantages and benefits.
• Upsell waste and recycling solutions to existing customers.
• Book and attend appointments with key decision-makers to present Panda’s proposition.
• Manage all inbound enquiries assigned to you and convert opportunities effectively.
• Complete client site risk assessments and site audits accurately.
• Pre-qualify opportunities to ensure business fit and successful credit approval.
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM updates in line with sales reporting standards.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends within your territory.
• Attend regional networking events to promote Panda’s services.
• Complete weekly KPI reporting and attend regular sales meetings.
• Cross-sell additional services including shredding, hazardous waste and national solutions.
• Work closely with Sales Admin, Service and Operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Manage your diary effectively and respond to helpdesk queries within agreed SLAs.
• Support the implementation of new services for customers you bring on board.

• A tenacious, driven and positive individual who enjoys hunting new business.
• Motivated by targets, commission and personal success.
• Comfortable working independently in the field while contributing to a wider team.
• Competitive by nature with a strong work ethic and resilience.
• Ambitious and keen to build a long-term sales career with progression opportunities.

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally selling service contracts.
• Confident with door-to-door canvassing and appointment booking.
• Experience in telemarketing or outbound prospecting.
• Waste industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using MS Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.

We are Panda. We value waste. We are in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. Our purpose is to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, embracing diverse skills and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We expect excellence, safety, and continuous improvement as we move our business forward. We own what we do and act with trust and integrity. Our journey depends on talented people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey. Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.