Business Development Manager

WR Logistics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Uncapped commission

Training & support

Career progression

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking a Business Development Manager for the South West and South Wales. The role involves identifying new commercial waste opportunities, meeting clients face-to-face, and building a strong sales pipeline across the territory.

A true hunter mindset is essential to win new business with uncapped commission and a company car or allowance. You will spend significant time in the field, prospecting, networking, and closing deals while hitting aggressive targets and developing

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience in waste management sector.
• Track record of winning new business and meeting targets.
• Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business across South West & South Wales.
• Engage in proactive cold calling, canvassing, and field prospecting.
• Book and attend customer meetings to build a robust pipeline.
• Manage opportunities through to close and negotiate contracts.
• Develop long-term relationships to maximise revenue.
• Collaborate with the team to exceed sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and pipeline.

Skills

Field sales

Waste management

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivated

UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager - South West & South Wales

Waste Management Industry

Salary: £35,000 (£50,000 OTE) + Uncapped Commission + Company Car/Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business within the waste management industry?

We're looking for a driven, ambitious sales professional to join a growing team, covering the South West and South Wales. This is a true hunter role, focused on identifying opportunities, generating leads, and securing new business across commercial waste services.

If you're motivated by uncapped earning potential and thrive on building a pipeline from scratch, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities across your territory. This is a field-based position where you'll spend the majority of your time meeting prospective customers, networking, prospecting, and converting new business.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and targeting new business opportunities across the South West & South Wales.
• Conducting proactive cold calling, canvassing, and field prospecting.
• Booking and attending customer meetings.
• Building a strong sales pipeline and managing opportunities through to close.
• Negotiating contracts and delivering tailored waste management solutions.
• Working towards and exceeding sales targets.
• Developing long-term relationships with new customers to maximise revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous field sales experience within the waste management industry.
• Proven success in new business development and cold calling.
• A genuine hunter mentality with a passion for winning new business.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target driven.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer?

• £35,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Clear progression and career development opportunities.

Join a growing business that rewards success and recognises high performers.