Temporary Commercial Waste Account Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire (office based)
Contract: Temporary
The role
We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Waste Account Manager on a temporary basis for a busy trade waste service. You will grow the customer base and look after existing accounts, making sure local businesses get a reliable service and meet the right environmental standards.
We need someone who can hit the ground running. You will take on a live portfolio straight away, so previous experience is essential.
What you will be doing
- Planning and carrying out targeted sales activity, including calls, emails and client visits
- Finding, qualifying and following up new business leads, writing proposals and negotiating prices to close sales
- Building strong relationships with existing customers and acting as their main contact for queries, complaints and escalations
- Carrying out on-site waste audits and service checks, and giving clear written and verbal feedback to clients
- Keeping customer records accurate and up to date on the customer management system
- Working closely with colleagues on service updates, invoicing issues and day-to-day operations
- Reporting regularly on sales figures, pipeline and KPIs
About you
You will be sales driven, with a methodical approach and a good eye for detail. You will use your initiative, stay motivated without needing close supervision, and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues at every level.
Essential experience
- Proven business-to-business sales experience, including cold calling, finding new clients and closing deals
- Account management experience
- Waste industry experience (waste sales experience is ideal, though strong B2B sales experience from another sector will be considered)
- Good problem-solving skills, with a determined approach to sorting out customer issues
- Strong negotiation skills and confidence with pricing, numbers and reporting
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and customer management systems
- A full driving licence and your own vehicle, as the role involves site visits
- Willingness to work outside normal office hours on occasion
Desirable
- A track record in domestic or trade waste services
- Good presentation skills
Our values
We are looking for people who are compassionate, collaborative, ambitious and accountable.
Important information for candidates
- You must be able to travel to and work from the office every day. This is not a remote role.
- Please only apply if you have the experience listed above and could start quickly.
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Commercial Account Manager employer: Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd
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