via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Sales Consultant - Waste and Recycling

Velo Recycling
Leeds Full-time
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Velo Recycling is a new and ambitious waste management company operating from two sites in Leeds. We currently provide Skip and RoRo services and are now launching and expanding our Commercial Trade Waste division.

As a growing business, we are looking for an ambitious, driven and positive individual to join our team and play a key role in helping build our customer base and support our long\-term growth plans.

This is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage and help shape the future of the company.

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and results\-driven Sales Consultant to generate new business opportunities and secure new customers across Leeds and the surrounding areas.

This is primarily a field\-based role focused on identifying and winning new Commercial Trade Waste contracts through door\-to\-door activity, cold calling, networking and other lead generation methods.

You will be responsible for managing your own pipeline of opportunities and building long\-term customer relationships.

Whilst the role is predominantly field\-based, occasional time within the office may be required for team sales meetings.

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday (9am\-5pm); however flexibility and a proactive approach are important as part of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities through door\-to\-door activity, cold calling and lead generation

  • Secure new Commercial Trade Waste contracts across multiple sectors

  • Develop and manage your own sales pipeline

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships

  • Carry out customer visits and identify opportunities for waste and recycling services

  • Prepare quotations and proposals

  • Act as a key point of contact between customers and internal departments

  • Use and maintain CRM systems and sales records

  • Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and KPIs

  • Support wider business development activities where required

  • Represent Velo Recycling professionally at all times
Essential Requirements:
  • Previous field sales or business development experience preferred.

  • Experience working within a target\-driven environment

  • Strong communication and relationship\-building skills

  • Confident and comfortable with cold calling and face\-to\-face prospecting

  • Ability to handle rejection and remain motivated

  • Self\-motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude

  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable Requirements:
  • Experience selling contracted services

  • Knowledge of trade waste, skip, RoRo or other waste services

  • Experience using CRM systems.
What We Offer:
  • £27,000 basic salary

  • Uncapped commission structure

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • Phone/Laptop

  • Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business

  • Genuine progression opportunities
If you are ambitious, motivated and enjoy building relationships and winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: From £33,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme
Work Location: In person

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