Business Development Consultant

PHS Group Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scheme Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

24‑hour Employee Assistance and Wellby

phs Perks employee discount platform

Free parking

Ongoing learning and development

ILM leadership programmes

Apprenticeship opportunities

Job summary

phs Wastekit, a leading waste management solutions provider in the UK, is seeking a driven Business Development Consultant to grow the North West region. You will identify, develop and secure new business opportunities, collaborating with the Regional Sales Manager and Field Account Managers to build long-term, profitable customer relationships across diverse sectors.

With a base salary of £34,000 and uncapped OTE £70,000, you will benefit from a company car or £5,200 car allowance, a

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business development or hunter sales.
• Experience meeting demanding sales targets and growth goals.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business.
• Experience managing business across a large geographical territory.
• Knowledge of modern sales methodologies.
• CRM experience, ideally Salesforce (SFDC).
• Proactive, resilient and highly motivated approach.
• Confident in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• High personal standards and professionalism.
• Ability to challenge constructively and bring fresh ideas.
• Positive mindset and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and win new customers while converting competitor accounts.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive territory growth.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Accurately forecast sales performance and revenue.
• Represent phs Wastekit professionally in all customer interactions.
• Focus on high-quality sales activity to maximise conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate records and activity updates through CRM systems.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across diverse sectors.

Skills

New business

Hunter mentality

Target-driven

CRM experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

the regional new business strategy alongside the Regional Sales Manager and wider sales team. Identify, target, and win new customers while successfully converting competitor accounts. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive territory growth. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities. Accurately forecast sales performance and revenue. Represent phs Wastekit professionally in all customer interactions. Focus on high-quality sales activity to maximise conversion rates and results. Maintain accurate records and activity updates through CRM systems. Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across a variety of sectors.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record in a new business development or hunter-style sales role.
• Experience delivering against demanding sales and growth targets.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• The ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business.
• Experience managing and developing business across a large geographical territory.
• Strong knowledge of modern sales methodologies.
• CRM experience, ideally using Salesforce (SFDC).
• A proactive, resilient, and highly motivated approach.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong personal standards and professionalism.
• The ability to challenge constructively and bring fresh ideas.
• A positive mindset and a genuine drive to succeed.

Desirable Experience

• Waste Management
• Recycling Solutions
• Machinery Sales
• Industrial Products
• Environmental Services

What You'll Receive in Return

• £34,000 basic salary
• Uncapped OTE of £70,000
• Company Car or £5,200 Car Allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (31 days total)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Pension

About The Role

Business Development Consultant

Location: North West

Salary: £34,000 Basic Salary | OTE £70,000 Company Car or £5,200 Car Allowance

Join phs Wastekit and Drive Business Growth

Are you a driven, commercially focused sales professional with a passion for winning new business? Do you thrive on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals? At phs Wastekit , we're looking for an ambitious Business Development Consultant to help grow our customer base across the North West region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading organisation and play a key role in delivering sustainable waste management solutions to businesses across the UK. Working closely with the Regional Sales Manager and Field Account Managers, you'll be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities while building long-term, profitable customer relationships.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver

• Scheme Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Helpline
• Virtual GP service for you and your household
• phs Perks employee discount platform with major retailers and supermarkets
• Free parking
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Accredited ILM leadership programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities

About phs Wastekit

phs Wastekit is one of the UK's leading providers of waste management equipment and solutions, helping organisations reduce waste costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance their environmental performance. Working with customers across retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, and many other sectors, we supply innovative waste handling equipment including balers and compators that help create cleaner, safer, and more sustainable workplaces. Find out more at www.phswastekit.co.uk

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At phs Group, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their authentic self. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination, where every colleague can succeed.