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This is a brand new and exciting opportunity for anyone interested in supercharging their career in business development. The position comes with a company car, in-house training and mentoring and the opportunity to directly affect business growth whilst building yourself a long-term career.
The ideal candidate could be someone at the start of their career who is ambitious, target driven and looking for a role with progression; or someone looking for a career change and the opportunity to showcase their sales and marketing skills.
If you think this opportunity is for you, please read on, and apply with your CV!
Key Responsibilities:
You will contribute towards the growth of the commercial waste department and identify new opportunities for Ward. Once you’re fully trained by one of our experienced Business Development Managers, you will visit customer sites in your company car, introduce our services and build relationships across your territory.
In a typical week, you will:
Engage with potential customers in a defined sales area.
Generate new relationships and open new opportunities
Manage the onboarding of new clients while providing excellent customer service.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
As this is a Junior role, you may not have experience, but we can teach you! For you to thrive in the role. you must be confident, target driven, ambitious, be able to manage your time and territory and an excellent communicator who can build and maintain professional relationships.
A full UK Driving License will be required. Your car will be an Electric Cupra Born, VW ID3 or similar.
What is in it for you?
We offer a diverse role with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience; the ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a busy team. As your performance increases, so will your salary!
Benefits:
Electric Company Car and access to charging points at work
Continuous training and development opportunities
Employee assistance programme
Company Pension and life assurance
About us:
Today Ward Recycling has an annual turnover in excess of £250m, employs over 370 people and operates a fleet of over 120 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets.
As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. As a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is close to our hearts.
We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain, and our end consumers.
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience?
Please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@ward.com or contact Mark Knight for an informal discussion mknight@ward.com
Pay: From £23,795.20 per year
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Ward was established in 1940, specialising in the recycling of ferrous metals in Woodville near Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.Today Ward has an annual turnover in excess of £140m, employs over 400 people and operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets.