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Material Sales Executive - Plastic Recycling

Salary - Competitive Salary + Bonus, company car / allowance plus excellent Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid between Home and London or Cannock offices

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 25 days of annual leave

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- One paid days leave every 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 position will be within the Material Sales Department and is responsible for sourcing and developing outlets for recyclable plastic materials. This role will form part of a team whose primary focus is to sell or provide internal supply support of recovered materials (dry recyclables) from Veolia Sites and contracts across the UK to companies that will recycle, recover, reuse or manufacture new products and that are are ecologically sustainable, legally and environmentally compliant and financially stable. You will:

• Manage a portfolio of recovered material streams with the responsibility for their placement and recycling.
  
• Maintain and continuously develop a wide-reaching network of stakeholders, customers and industry professionals.
  
• Understand and monitor changing material markets and industry developments, continuously developing market analysis, interpretation and mapping.
  
• Promote the relevant activities of Veolia and its Material Sales Team both internally and externally through appropriate and designated means.
  
• Be responsible to seek and attract new recyclers / reprocessors / end users that are ecologically sustainable, legally and environmentally compliant and financially.
  

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience within the waste industry is preferred, with experience within the recovered plastic recycling industry an advantage.
  
• Ideally with business / sales / international trade experience and knowledge about both domestic and cross border waste regulations
  
• Strong interest in recycling and waste management or related industries
  
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with excellent organisational and time-management skills
  
• Dynamic and able to cope with a fast pace / pressure environment, with a high level of computer literacy.
  
• Empathy, social and networking skills, strong verbal and written communication.
  

If you don't meet all of our outlined requirements we'd still love for you to apply.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.