Job Description

Job Ref: CMDM1125

Salary: 34,000-36,000 (DOE), plus performance bonus and a company van for business use.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Based in Weston-super-Mare

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday

North Somerset Environment Company Ltd. (NSEC) works in partnership with North Somerset Council and delivers the following services:

Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area. Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston. Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and line marking, and 24/7 emergency response services. HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses.
At NSEC, we're more than just a company - we're a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Our commitment extends beyond our services; it's at the heart of everything we do, including our approach to employment.

We are currently seeking an experienced business development professional, responsible for sales growth and account management for the business' expanding portfolio of commercial services e.g. commercial waste collections.

The role is based at our Weston-super-Mare office but involves field sales in North Somerset, and occasionally the South West. We are keen to develop an individual who will initially focus on direct commercial sales to kick-start growth prior to moving into this more strategic role focused on sales & marketing, account management and profitability.

What you'll be doing:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring retention and growth. Drive new business through proactive sales pipeline development and lead generation. Negotiate service agreements and contracts, including annual pricing reviews. Collaborate with operational teams to deliver contracts and meet internal SLAs. Monitor market trends and provide insightful reports to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven success in a direct sales environment, preferably from recycling & the waste industry. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive prospective and existing customer relations that generate confidence, respect and trust. Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills including IT literacy. Digital and social media skills to exploit sales opportunities and general brand marketing. Background in a waste or logistics environment. Ability to build excellent business relations and internal networks and with key stakeholders.

What we're offering:

Company Pension 3% employer contribution. Free Life Policy. Cycle to Work Scheme. Promotional opportunities with internal recruitment. Career Development including formal qualifications and vocational certificates. Free Parking on site. Mental Health: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household. Physical Health: local Gym Discount at various sites in North Somerset (including swimming pool access and gym classes).

Email your up-to-date CV to: jobs@nsecltd.co.uk to apply, or for more information. If you don't have a CV, give us a call on 07917 092785. Visit our website at

www.nsecltd.co.uk

to find out more about the business and our other vacancies.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person