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Commercial Account Manager

Select Recruitment Specialists LtdCambridge, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Account ManagementB2B SalesCold Calling

Job Description

Temporary Commercial Waste Account Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire (office based)
Contract: Temporary

The role

We are recruiting an experienced Commercial Waste Account Manager on a temporary basis for a busy trade waste service. You will grow the customer base and look after existing accounts, making sure local businesses get a reliable service and meet the right environmental standards.

We need someone who can hit the ground running. You will take on a live portfolio straight away, so previous experience is essential.

What you will be doing

  • Planning and carrying out targeted sales activity, including calls, emails and client visits
  • Finding, qualifying and following up new business leads, writing proposals and negotiating prices to close sales
  • Building strong relationships with existing customers and acting as their main contact for queries, complaints and escalations
  • Carrying out on-site waste audits and service checks, and giving clear written and verbal feedback to clients
  • Keeping customer records accurate and up to date on the customer management system
  • Working closely with colleagues on service updates, invoicing issues and day-to-day operations
  • Reporting regularly on sales figures, pipeline and KPIs

About you

You will be sales driven, with a methodical approach and a good eye for detail. You will use your initiative, stay motivated without needing close supervision, and communicate clearly with customers and colleagues at every level.

Essential experience

  • Proven business-to-business sales experience, including cold calling, finding new clients and closing deals
  • Account management experience
  • Waste industry experience (waste sales experience is ideal, though strong B2B sales experience from another sector will be considered)
  • Good problem-solving skills, with a determined approach to sorting out customer issues
  • Strong negotiation skills and confidence with pricing, numbers and reporting
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and customer management systems
  • A full driving licence and your own vehicle, as the role involves site visits
  • Willingness to work outside normal office hours on occasion

Desirable

  • A track record in domestic or trade waste services
  • Good presentation skills

Our values

We are looking for people who are compassionate, collaborative, ambitious and accountable.

Important information for candidates

  • You must be able to travel to and work from the office every day. This is not a remote role.
  • Please only apply if you have the experience listed above and could start quickly.

Interested? Get in touch with Eileen at Select Recruitment for more information, or apply today.

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