Corporate Business Development Manager - Lithium Battery Recycling
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- UK Wide
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- January Onwards
- Salary
- The total package is worth up to £108,809
- Summary of vacancy
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Are you an experienced Business Development Manager?
Join SUEZ and help shape a more sustainable future. We’re a leading recycling and recovery company and our UK Lithium Battery Recycling business is growing fast. We’re looking for a commercially astute, client-focused Business Development Manager to develop new business, win strategic contracts and build long-term customer relationships across the UKRole Details
• The total package is worth up to £108,809 where targets and allowances are fully achieved.
• Holidays: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Hours: Mon–Fri, 37.5 hours per week.
• Base location: Flexible (UK-wide travel required).
- About the role
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Role summary
You will identify and qualify opportunities, lead bids and negotiations, and be the primary commercial contact during contract implementation and thereafter. You’ll build and manage a sales pipeline, refine our proposition, and raise SUEZ’s profile in the lithium battery recycling market.
Key responsibilities- Develop and manage a UK-wide sales pipeline for lithium battery recycling services.
- Identify, pursue and win new large B2B customers and strategic contracts.
- Lead commercial negotiations and construct contract solutions that balance customer needs and margins.
- Ensure smooth handover and implementation of new contracts and maintain ownership of the relationship to drive retention and growth.
- Work closely with operations, technical and commercial teams to deliver excellent customer experience.
- Represent SUEZ at industry events, build market intelligence and refine the sales proposition.
What we’re looking for- Proven track record of winning and developing large B2B corporate customers in a senior business development role.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage pricing, margins and contractual risk.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and customer-service skills.
- Direct sales experience in the lithium battery recycling market is highly desirable; alternatively, strong experience in the UK waste and resource management or adjacent sectors.
- Experience of technical solution selling
- An electro mechanical engineering background or similar would be desirable
- Comfortable with UK-wide travel flexible working UK catchment
Who we are
Join us, and you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. In a workplace where respect, team spirit, customer focus, and commitment to the environment are real values – not just words on a page. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play an important part in the essential work we are doing to build a sustainable future.
At Suez, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities, empowering you to reach your full potential. Our inclusive culture ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued, fostering innovation and collaboration.
We offer competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Suez, you’ll be contributing to a mission-critical role that makes a real difference in the world.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact, apply to Suez today. Together, we can build a sustainable future. - What will I be doing?
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- Job Description
- BDM_Roles_and_responsibilities_.pdf
- Closing Date
- 01/01/2026