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Sales Executive

We are seeking an experienced Sales Executive, reporting to the Business Development Manager to secure food waste for the growing network of Biogas plants and ensure long term profitability and brand value are maximised.

Sales Executive Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Sales Executive to generate sales leads and assist in the acquisition of feedstock sources from new clients. As part of the Commercial Team the role will seek out new feedstock opportunities in specific regional locations.

The Sales Executive role will maintain strong and regular contact with an identified customer base. Report on forecasted performance and potential opportunities to enhance customer service and consequently feedstock acquisition. They will co-ordinate, establish and the account management of food round collection operations in specified locations.

Key Skills and Knowledge

The ideal candidate is a driven, client-focused sales professional to join our team in a regional role that requires frequent travel. With experience in sectors such as Retail, Food, Hospitality, or Waste Management, the ideal candidate will be skilled in deal-closing and adept at building relationships to meet both client service levels and business objectives. Key responsibilities include developing a strong network within the food industry, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining accurate business records. Strong interpersonal and numerical skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication abilities. This position requires a full UK driving license and the capability to act as an ambassador for Biogen, upholding our brand and environmental values. If you are motivated, skilled in business-to-business sales, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a regional role involving travel between sites, a full UK Driving Licence is required.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales. These facilities provide cost-effective, low-carbon solutions for managing food and organic waste, transforming it into renewable energy.

Through its work with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers, and local authorities across the UK, Biogen’s AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year, converting it into renewable energy and nutrient-rich biofertiliser. This process contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering reliance on fossil fuels. By harnessing the green benefits of renewable energy, Biogen helps to power communities sustainably and advances the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future.

Location Head Office, Milton Parc (with regular UK Travel
Job Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary: £35,000 dependent on experience
Commission structure linked to KPIs with potential OTE £70,000
Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance, car allowance or company car

You may have experience of the following: Commercial Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Management, Business Development Executive, B2B, Home Based BDM, New Business Generation, Waste Management, Field Sales Executive, B2C, Sales Consultant, Regional Business Development, Telesales etc.

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