Business Development Manager

Hazport is a specialist hazardous waste transport and disposal business providing compliant, reliable and cost-effective solutions to customers across a range of sectors. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive profitable growth by winning new customers and developing commercial opportunities in hazardous waste and dangerous goods transport.

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunities across key target sectors. This role is suited to a commercially driven salesperson who can manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and site visits through to proposal, negotiation and close.

The ideal candidate is energetic, credible and results-focused, with the ability to open doors and convert opportunities into long-term customers. They should be comfortable operating in a regulated service environment where compliance, responsiveness and customer trust are critical.

Your role will involve: Generate new business opportunities across target markets including industrial, manufacturing, automotive, laboratory and related sectors

Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive outreach, networking, referrals and market research

Manage the full sales process from first contact to contract close

Meet prospective customers on site to understand their waste streams, service requirements and compliance needs

Prepare tailored proposals and pricing in line with customer requirements and operational capability.

Work closely with internal operations, transport teams and supply chain to ensure solutions are practical, compliant and commercially sound

Maintain accurate records of pipeline, activity and forecasts within the CRM

Represent Hazport professionally in the market and help strengthen the company’s reputation as a trusted hazardous waste partner

Candidate profile: Proven experience in business development, sales or account growth within a B2B environment

Strong track record of generating and closing new business opportunities

Experience in waste management, hazardous waste, environmental services, logistics or another relevant technical service sector is preferred

Strong commercial awareness and confidence in negotiating proposals and contracts

Able to build relationships with decision-makers at different levels

Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel