New Business Executive - Reconomy Trade

Job Overview

At Reconomy Connect, we’re changing the way the world thinks about waste. By bringing together several of Reconomy’s market-leading brands and specialist services, we’re leading the shift from traditional waste disposal to smart, sustainable resource management. With over 30 years of experience, we combine cutting‑edge technology with the power of people to deliver bespoke, end‑to‑end waste solutions. Our work helps customers reduce costs, improve sustainability, and meet their environmental goals – while driving real change.

The Head Office of the Recycling Loop, in Telford, you’ll join over 300 colleagues who are all working toward one shared goal: a world without waste. Specialist teams with extensive experience in sectors such as House Building, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail and Hospitality build strong customer relationships, understand business challenges and create tailored, innovative waste management solutions.

Department: Sales & Account Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Telford

Reporting To: Faith Mackey

• Community:
  We work hand‑in‑hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.
• Colleague:
  We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success through training, support, and career progression.
• Customer:
  We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative recycling services.
• Environment:
  Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.

Working in our Recycle Loop, you will be responsible for securing new business from a set of specific market sectors that are a key focus in our business growth strategy for our Construction and Infrastructure sectors. A key requirement will be the development and maintenance of a strong sales pipeline that will come from a combination of self‑generated and company‑provided leads.

Success in these sectors is built upon trust, relationships and excellent customer service – going above and beyond in a competitive marketplace. This is a brilliant opportunity if you are looking to start or continue a career in sales – how many doors can you open? You will have the opportunity to engage and present to a variety of client stakeholders from on‑site operations to the boardroom.

The objective being to build a portfolio of profitable business accounts whilst generating social, economic and environmental value for customers. Supported by operational and senior management teams, you will be given the opportunity to grow with your customer base and play a critical part in the environmental performance of your customers. So, if you’re passionate about sustainability and have the drive and enthusiasm to help businesses transform and make a real impact, this is the role for you!

This role offers a basic salary of £24,570, with on‑target earnings of £30k–£35k. You will have the opportunity to earn approximately £1,000 per month in commission, based on performance against a £1m annual new‑business target (equivalent to £10k per month from new business).

• A 2:2 degree, equivalent or higher qualification is ideal but not a requirement; ideally but not limited to a subject related to Sales or Business.
• Self‑confidence, drive and resilience, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and the tenacity to develop into a new business, sales role.
• An innovative thinker; sees change as an opportunity to grow new business.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective and mutually beneficial working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to rapidly absorb new and complex information with ease and speed to conduct an incisive analysis.
• Energy and enthusiasm to deliver goals and achievements.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

• Financial perks:
  Pension scheme, length of service rewards, and referral bonuses.
• Exclusive discounts:
  MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts, and skip hire discounts.
• Health & wellbeing:
  Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental health support:
  Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Family-friendly:
  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday off, and holiday trading scheme.
• Community engagement:
  Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities.
• Generous holiday:
  Start with 23 days, rising to 25 after 2 years, plus buy/sell options.
• Employee voice:
  Regular "My Voice" surveys and follow‑up check‑ins to drive meaningful change.