Area Business Manager

Job Description Area Business Manager for a leading waste management client - CPC essential Salary: Circa 70k + 20% bonus, car/car allowance, medical cover, pensionLocation: Birmingham & WolverhamptonThis role is to lead and manage two commercial waste collections depots, directly influencing business development, growth opportunities, operational excellence and service delivery activities across a portfolio of customers.You will lead and develop 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 profitably, achieve operational excellence, deliver first class customer service and drive our business purpose.Transform ways of working, processes and the culture of the team to ensure optimum growth and success with an engaged workforce.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.Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and business models.Delivering operational efficiencies through use of digital systems, asset utilisation and cost control.About You:Experience of leading & managing transport operations across multiple sites.Experience of leading and driving transformation and change.Strategic thinker who is solution focused and creative, with the ability to implement strategy and embed 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.CPC essential

Created: 2026-04-30