Business Development Manager

Company: Sharpsmart UK
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Overview

Hazport is a specialist hazardous waste transport and disposal business providing compliant, reliable and cost‑effective solutions to customers across a range of sectors. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive profitable growth by winning new customers and developing commercial opportunities in hazardous waste and dangerous goods transport.

Responsibilities

  • Generate new business opportunities across target markets including industrial, manufacturing, automotive, laboratory and related sectors.
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, referrals and market research.
  • Manage the full sales process from first contact to contract close.
  • Meet prospective customers on site to understand their waste streams, service requirements and compliance needs.
  • Prepare tailored proposals and pricing in line with customer requirements and operational capability.
  • Work closely with internal operations, transport teams and supply chain to ensure solutions are practical, compliant and commercially sound.
  • Maintain accurate records of pipeline, activity and forecasts within the CRM.
  • Represent Hazport professionally in the market and help strengthen the company’s reputation as a trusted hazardous waste partner.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in business development, sales or account growth within a B2B environment.
  • Strong track record of generating and closing new business opportunities.
  • Experience in waste management, hazardous waste, environmental services, logistics or another relevant technical service sector is preferred.
  • Strong commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating proposals and contracts.
  • Able to build relationships with decision‑makers at different levels.
  • Organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working independently in a field‑based role.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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Posted: August 5th, 2026