Area Development Manager

STR First Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking an Area Development Manager in Eastleigh to drive business growth, oversee operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate should have a background in waste management or construction and experience in business development. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, along with a company car or car allowance.

Benefits

Company Car

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in waste, drainage, or construction sectors.
• Proven track record in business growth and operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of compliance and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement area business plans for growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage customer satisfaction metrics and SLAs.
• Oversee service operations and team development.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Operational efficiency

Health and safety standards

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Area Development Manager, responsible for driving business growth, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction across drainage and waste management services within a designated region. This role involves strategic business development, managing customer relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading service delivery improvements. A background in waste, drainage or construction is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement area business plans to expand drainage and waste management services.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and contracts within the public and private sectors.
• Deliver sales targets, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients in the region.
• Ensure high service standards and quick resolution of customer issues.
• Manage service-level agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Oversee drainage and waste service operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Optimise resource allocation, scheduling, and logistics to maximize efficiency.
• Support the implementation of innovative technologies in waste collection, drainage maintenance, and recycling.
• Ensure full compliance with local, national, and industry regulations on drainage, waste handling, and disposal.
• Lead site audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote a culture of health, safety, and sustainability.
• Manage and develop area teams, including supervisors, engineers, and frontline service staff.
• Provide training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven culture.

Details

• Full time - Permanent
• Location - Eastleigh
• Salary - £40,000 - £45,000
• Company Car/Car allowance