Business Development Executive

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth across ITAD, e-waste, and electronics recycling in California. The role targets OEMs, manufacturers, and IT asset managers with strong commission opportunities and long-term partnerships.

Successful candidates will leverage experience in electronics recycling and regulatory know-how to expand the company's presence in the U.S. market, contributing to sustainable supply chains.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within E-waste, electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), or related industries.
• Strong understanding of electronic waste regulations (e.g., WEEE, R2, e-Stewards) and sustainable supply chain practices.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to win new business and grow accounts.
• Self-starter who thrives in a greenfield, fast-scaling environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across OEMs, electronics manufacturers, IT asset managers, and recycling networks.
• Build and sustain high-value client relationships to secure long-term supply and recovery contracts.
• Identify and develop opportunities within the electronic waste and circular economy value chain.
• Partner with operations and leadership to influence commercial strategy at new and existing sites.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and sustainability forums.

Skills

Business development

Sales

E-waste

ITAD

Electronics recycling

Job description

Business Development Executive (ITAD/ OEM / E-Waste/ Electronics)

$80,000 -$120,000 per annum + commission + benefits (OTE $200k+ per annum)

Do you want to join a successful European company that is now expanding its operations across California and would relish the opportunity to benefit from strong commission for introducing the new clients to the business?

Do you want to join a pioneering recycling company with protected/ patented technology that is transforming the way electronic waste is recovered, repurposed, and reintroduced into the supply chain, driving sustainability to add exponential value to electronics manufacturing?

On offer is an opportunity to join a European success story now expanding into the U.S. market. With two new U.S. sites already underway and plans to scale to 20 nationwide, you will play a pivotal role in building strategic partnerships and leveraging the company's proven expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks across Europe, now mirrored in the evolving U.S. landscape.

This is your chance to accelerate growth for a cutting-edge recycling company with ambitious expansion plans and to make a real impact on the future of responsible electronics and materials recovery.

THE ROLE:

• Drive new business development across OEMs, electronics manufacturers, IT asset managers, and recycling networks.
• Build and sustain high-value client relationships to secure long-term supply and recovery contracts.
• Identify and develop opportunities within the electronic waste and circular economy value chain.
• Partner with operations and leadership to influence commercial strategy at new and existing sites.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and sustainability forums.

THE PERSON:

• Proven track record in business development or sales within E-waste, electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), or related industries.
• Strong understanding of electronic waste regulations (e.g., WEEE, R2, e-Stewards) and sustainable supply chain practices.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, with the ability to win new business and grow accounts.
• Self-starter who thrives in a greenfield, fast-scaling environment.

OEM, Business Development, Recycling, Plastics, Electronics, Waste Management, Sustainability, WEEE, E-waste, Electronic waste, ewaste

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.