At a Glance
- Tasks: Secure diverse supplies of scrap plastic and build relationships in the recycling industry.
- Company: Join Vanden, a leader in the circular economy and recycled plastics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with travel opportunities and a focus on quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the global circular economy while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development and a passion for sustainability.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Be part of something special. Join the circular economy with Vanden. At Vanden, we’re passionate about transforming waste into a valuable commodity, buying, selling and recycling scrap plastic. Our mission: “Build the world’s largest recycled plastics commodities company.” Since we started on our journey in 2005, we’ve developed a worldwide presence, serving hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. We’ve grown a strong, talented team who are highly trained, dedicated and loyal.
What You’ll Do:
- Participate in putting plastic back into the circular economy by securing diverse, stable supplies of scrap plastic commodities generated from the Waste Management and Recycling industry.
- This is a sophisticated commodity trading role, collaborating internally and externally.
- You’ll have ownership of a market territory, focusing on building mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, controlling material quality by visiting and inspecting suppliers’ goods, and closing deals constantly.
- Communicate with our teams across the world every day in the deal-making process, requiring flexibility, hunger, and collaboration.
- A typical day involves issuing multiple material offers to our global sales teams and quality checking materials in person.
We’re not looking for the ordinary; you’ll need to be an A-player with an optimistic and persistent approach, always open to giving and receiving feedback on performance. Utilising your research and business development experience, cold calling and meeting new suppliers to purchase quality scrap plastic.
Join a values-driven international business: we encourage our people to be intensely curious and to challenge boundaries and ways of working, here you have a voice. Grow with us: we are expanding and have an ambitious mission, providing resources, training, and support for you to stretch yourself and learn new skills and enhance your career – you are our most valuable asset.
Join a good cause: not only do we generate revenue, but we actively help to build a global circular economy.
Here’s why it is great for some but not everyone:
- You will join a challenging fast-paced environment that will force you out of your comfort zone, developing and building new commercial and technical skills.
- The first 6 months is intense; you will spend a lot of time learning about plastic, becoming obsessed with quality and accuracy to deliver certainty to our customers.
- You will spend a lot of time travelling and visiting customers, sometimes 3 days a week, meeting potential suppliers and current accounts, being the face of Vanden.
A job on the road isn’t for everyone.
Remote Business Development Manager (UK Based) employer: Vanden Global Ltd
At Vanden, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking employer that champions the circular economy. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with ample opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced environment. With an uncapped commission scheme and a commitment to making a positive impact on the world, joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation where your contributions truly matter.
