Corporate Business Development Manager - Lithium Battery Recycling

SUEZ; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in sustainable resource management in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the lithium battery recycling market. You will build and manage a sales pipeline, lead negotiations, and maintain customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in B2B sales, strong commercial awareness, and direct experience in renewable or recycling sectors. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning and developing large B2B corporate customers.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage pricing, margins, and contractual risk.
• Direct sales experience in lithium battery recycling or waste management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a UK-wide sales pipeline for lithium battery recycling services.
• Identify, pursue, and win new large B2B customers and strategic contracts.
• Lead commercial negotiations and maintain ownership of the customer relationship.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Electro mechanical engineering background or similar

Job description

Role summary

You will identify and qualify opportunities, lead bids and negotiations, and be the primary commercial contact during contract implementation and thereafter. You’ll build and manage a sales pipeline, refine our proposition, and raise SUEZ’s profile in the lithium battery recycling market.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a UK-wide sales pipeline for lithium battery recycling services.
• Identify, pursue and win new large B2B customers and strategic contracts.
• Lead commercial negotiations and construct contract solutions that balance customer needs and margins.
• Ensure smooth handover and implementation of new contracts and maintain ownership of the relationship to drive retention and growth.
• Work closely with operations, technical and commercial teams to deliver excellent customer experience.
• Represent SUEZ at industry events, build market intelligence and refine the sales proposition.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record of winning and developing large B2B corporate customers in a senior business development role.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage pricing, margins and contractual risk.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and customer-service skills.
• Direct sales experience in the lithium battery recycling market is highly desirable; alternatively, strong experience in the UK waste and resource management or adjacent sectors.
• Experience of technical solution selling.
• An electro mechanical engineering background or similar would be desirable.
• Comfortable with UK-wide travel flexible working UK catchment.

Who we are

Join us, and you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. In a workplace where respect, team spirit, customer focus, and commitment to the environment are real values – not just words on a page. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play an important part in the essential work we are doing to build a sustainable future.
At Suez, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, empowering you to reach your full potential. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued, fostering innovation and collaboration.
We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Suez, you’ll be contributing to a mission-critical role that makes a real difference in the world.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact, apply to Suez today. Together, we can build a sustainable future.