Business Development Manager

Overview

As a Business Development Manager at Panda, you’ll play a key role in driving new customer growth across your territory. This is a field-based sales role focused on prospecting, building pipeline, winning new business and developing the accounts you bring on board.

You’ll be out in the market speaking directly with businesses, identifying opportunities, presenting Panda’s waste and recycling solutions, and closing deals that support long-term customer partnerships. With a structured training programme, clear targets and strong commission potential, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a results-driven sales environment.

This Business Development Manager role would suit a confident, resilient and commercially minded salesperson who is motivated by targets, commission and career progression.

• Proactively generate new business through door-to-door B2B canvassing within your territory
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective customers
• Book and attend appointments with key decision-makers to present Panda’s services
• Clearly explain the features, advantages and benefits of Panda’s waste and recycling solutions
• Manage inbound enquiries assigned to you and convert opportunities effectively
• Upsell and cross-sell additional services, including shredding, hazardous waste and national solutions
• Pre-qualify opportunities to ensure strong business fit and successful credit approval
• Complete client site risk assessments and site audits accurately
• Support the smooth onboarding and implementation of new customer services
• Maintain accurate and timely CRM updates in line with sales reporting standards
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends across your territory
• Attend regional networking events to promote Panda and generate new opportunities
• Complete weekly KPI reporting and attend regular sales meetings
• Work closely with Sales Admin, Service and Operations teams to ensure a positive customer experience
• Manage your diary effectively and respond to helpdesk queries within agreed SLAs

You’ll be a tenacious and positive sales professional who enjoys hunting for new business and creating opportunities from the ground up. You’ll be comfortable working independently in the field, while also contributing to a wider sales team.

You’ll bring energy, resilience and a competitive mindset, with the confidence to approach new customers, ask the right questions and close deals.

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally selling service contracts
• Confidence with door-to-door canvassing and appointment booking
• Experience in telemarketing, outbound prospecting or lead generation
• A strong track record of working to targets and KPIs
• Motivation to earn commission and grow your sales career
• Strong organization, communication and diary management skills
• Confident user of MS Outlook, Word and Excel Waste industry experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Manager who wants to join a growing business with strong customer relationships, genuine progression opportunities and the chance to directly influence commercial growth.

At Panda, you’ll be joining a business focused on sustainability, service and long-term partnerships, with the support and structure to help high performers succeed.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)