Business Development Manager - Hazardous Waste

Biffa Ltd

Business Development Manager - Hazardous Waste

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Biffa Ltd, Pierremont, Darlington

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1b4240d9130a4fcab35385fccf1d5f2b

Full Job Description

The Business Development Manager in our Hazardous Waste division is key in supporting the hazardous waste transfer station in winning new business in and around the proximity of our infrastructure.

As a high quality salesperson you will work closely with the local depot and regional management team and Head of Sales, to source and implement high quality hazardous waste business wins, driving a significant impact on local depot revenues and profitability.

The business area the role supports.

The Specialist Services division focuses upon delivering waste management solutions to businesses in the manufacturing and distribution channels and the ideal candidate will have experience and understanding of these business sectors. The Specialist Services offer requires the Business Development Manager to propose strategic solutions that encompass continuous improvement, cost saving, best practice and environmental sustainability - as such, the role suits a solutions oriented, agile commercial lead who is focused on creating value for clients.

Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.

  • A chance to identify and implement sizeable ( 25K+ per annum) new hazardous waste accounts.

  • Working closely with our depot and sales management teams to identify the correct industry sectors and geographies in which to target new business.

  • An opportunity to generate and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects that fit the business strategy and will deliver the sales revenue targets.

  • A chance of working in a collaborative manner with other business unit and group sales functions, developing the strategic growth plans for specialist services, via the introduction of all services offered by IRM and our Hazardous Waste businesses.

  • Representing the business unit positively to all stakeholders, presenting a best in class perception for Specialist Services

  • Supporting and where appropriate responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner while effectively interacting with other departments including the account management and internal teams when handing over new customers ensuring full and correct communications in all aspects of the sale.

    Sales and development experience, in a comparable field-based business development role.

  • Experience in achieving clearly defined key performance indicators.

  • Waste industry knowledge including relevant laws would be advantageous.

  • Experience of Bid writing would be advantageous along with the ability to respond to tendering documentation.

  • Numerical mindset with the skill to understand numerical data.

  • Computer literate with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • The ability to digest and analyse date at pace.

  • Agile, solutions focused development skillset.


  • Experience of building and maintaining customer relationships.

  • The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others.

    At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.


  • Dedicated to diversity.

    Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

  • Competitive salary and strong performance bonus.

  • Company vehicle or car allowance.

  • Private health care.

  • Generous pension scheme.

  • Retail and leisure discounts.

  • Holiday and travel discounts.

  • Bike to work scheme.

  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.