📢 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.