Location: Wicken, Buckinghamshire / Hybrid / National Travel
Salary: Excellent Basic + Bonus + Car Allowance

Lead, Inspire and Scale a High-Performing Sales Team

Creative Waste Solutions is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

As one of the UK's leading independent waste management brokerages, we provide nationwide solutions for bulk waste movements, recycling, haulage, commodity trading and total waste management.

With a rapidly expanding client base and ambitious growth plans, we're seeking an exceptional Sales Manager to lead, mentor and develop our Business Development team.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take ownership of the sales function, driving performance, coaching Business Development Managers and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and operational excellence.

You'll lead from the front while creating a high-performance culture across the team.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage, mentor and develop a team of Business Development Managers
- Drive revenue growth across key markets
- Develop and implement sales strategies
- Monitor KPIs, pipeline, forecasting and conversion metrics
- Support major client acquisition and key account development
- Collaborate with operations, transport and senior leadership
- Identify new market opportunities and growth sectors

About You

Essential Experience

- Proven sales leadership experience
- Strong background within waste management, recycling, haulage or environmental services
- Demonstrated success managing field-based BDM teams
- Track record of exceeding revenue targets
- Excellent coaching, mentoring and leadership skills
- Strong commercial and financial insight

Desirable Experience

- Waste brokerage or bulk waste movement expertise
- Deep understanding of UK waste legislation and market trends
- Existing industry network

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a commercially sharp leader who can:

- Inspire high performance
- Build accountability
- Develop talent
- Drive consistent new business growth
- Maintain a winning culture

You'll be equally comfortable in the boardroom, on client sites and coaching team members in the field.

Why Join CWS?

Creative Waste Solutions offers the agility of an independent business combined with the scale, network and capability of a major industry player.

We work with some of the UK's leading waste operators, haulage businesses, and recycling outlets, moving tens of thousands of tonnes of material every year. Our reputation is built on service, compliance, innovation and results.

What You'll Receive

- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Car allowance
- Autonomy to shape and scale the sales function
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in CWS's continued growth

Ready to Lead the Future of Waste?

If you're an experienced waste industry sales leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and why you'd be great for the role to Craig using the button below or directly emailing him at craig.denny@cwsltd.com.