Sales Manager – Recycling & Muck Away

Manchester: Hybrid – Field Based
£40,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Company Car

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading UK organisation in construction materials and environmental services, operating across a large national network of sites and employing thousands of people nationwide.

This business is at the forefront of sustainable construction and resource management, playing a key role in advancing the UK’s transition toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Through innovation, digitalisation, and responsible waste solutions, they are creating smarter, more efficient ways to manage materials across major infrastructure and development projects.

With a strong focus on people, inclusion, and continuous improvement, they offer an environment where individuals are empowered to grow and make a real impact.

What’s On Offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 base salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car
• Hybrid working model

Benefits & Culture

• Generous pension scheme and life assurance
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with options to buy more
• Flexible and agile working policies
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (including maternity, paternity, IVF, and menopause support)
• Paid volunteering days and active diversity & inclusion networks
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to drive growth within recycling and muck away services across the Manchester region.

This is a commercially focused, field-based role where you will take ownership of developing business across infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects-maximising opportunities for recycling, landfill diversion, and sustainable material reuse.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive the safe, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of excavation waste (muck away) across your territory
• Identify and maximise opportunities for recycling, recovery, and landfill diversion
• Engage in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to shape efficient, sustainable solutions at pre-construction stage
• Review tender and pre-contract documentation to ensure correct waste classification, routing, and pricing strategies
• Act as the commercial lead for muck away enquiries within your region
• Conduct site visits to assess access, contamination risks, and optimal disposal routes
• Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure compliance with waste regulations and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement through customer feedback and service insights
• Support wider commercial strategy by increasing visibility of service capabilities and expanding market share

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or knowledge of muck away, aggregates, or recycling services (highly desirable)
• Strong commercial mindset with a target-driven approach
• Ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working across a regional territory

Why This Role?

• Join a business leading the way in sustainable construction and environmental solutions
• Be part of a growing and evolving sector with real long-term impact
• Work in a hybrid, flexible environment with strong operational support
• Take ownership of your territory with real autonomy and progression opportunities

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.