Area Manager

Area Business Manager (Commercial Waste)

Salary: Competitive plus bonus, company car/cash allowance, private medical cover and pension

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week

Location: Covering Birmingham & Wolverhampton depots

What we can offer you

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
• Private medical cover
• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid day of leave each year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing

• The Area Manager is accountable for leading and managing an operational Area structure, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.
• Accountable for effectively leading and developing Business Managers and working alongside Commercial Managers and the team to deliver on all aspects of the Commercial strategy in a safe and legally compliant manner.
• Maximise profitability, achieve operational excellence, deliver first‑class customer service and drive our business purpose.
• Transform ways of working, processes and culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce.
• Develop and encourage innovation to tackle customer expectations and demands, as well as changes in market conditions and legislation.
• Create, implement and lead the short (0–6 months) and medium (12–24 months) strategy for the Area, ensuring engagement and commitment from key stakeholders at all levels.
• Support delivery of net sales growth for the Region.
• Promote clear, transparent and accurate reporting of business performance.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and business models.
• Deliver operational efficiencies through use of digital systems, asset utilisation and cost control.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of leading and managing Commercial Waste businesses.
• Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.
• Strategic thinker who is solution‑focused and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed it into a business.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at mid to senior leadership level.
• Experience of leading and influencing across a matrixed environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritise among competing priorities.
• Experienced in cultural change.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent work experience.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

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