📢 Energy from Waste – Account Manager
Location: UK / EU (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
About the Opportunity
SearchTech are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Waste Processing and Fuel Production business, supporting Waste-to-Energy operations across the UK and Europe.
This is a high-impact commercial role focused on managing strategic client relationships, optimising supply chains, and driving sustainable growth within the waste and resource recovery sector.
The Role
As a Commercial Account Manager, you will take ownership of key accounts within the Waste-to-Energy space, ensuring performance, profitability, and long-term partnership success.
You will act as the central point of contact for clients while also managing critical supplier relationships that underpin service delivery and material quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop long-term relationships with key commercial clients
- Act as the primary contact for all account-related matters and performance delivery
- Oversee and optimise supplier and subcontractor partnerships within the supply chain
- Negotiate commercial contracts, renewals, and extensions to maximise profitability
- Monitor performance metrics, volumes, and margins, driving continuous improvement
- Identify and deliver organic growth opportunities within existing accounts
- Lead client meetings, site visits, and strategic reviews
- Support bid development, proposals, and commercial presentations
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure operational excellence
- Analyse market trends to identify new business opportunities and innovations
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
- Strong background in commercial account management or business development
- Experience within the waste management, recycling, or Waste-to-Energy sector
- Proven ability to manage supply chains and subcontractor relationships
- Experience negotiating commercial contracts and agreements
- Solid understanding of:
- Residual waste streams
- Waste specifications for energy recovery
- Market dynamics within the waste sector
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management
- Proactive, results-driven mindset
- Ability to analyse performance data and drive improvements
- Collaborative and adaptable approach
- Confident communicator at all levels
Why Apply?
- Join a market-leading organisation in a rapidly growing sector
- Work in a role with real commercial influence and strategic impact
- Be part of a business driving sustainable solutions and energy recovery
- Excellent opportunity for career progression and development
Apply Now
If you’re a commercially driven professional with experience in the waste or resource sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact SearchTech for a confidential discussion.
