Biffa

Head of New Business Sales

Biffa
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing B2B sales strategies to achieve revenue and customer acquisition targets, while leading and inspiring high-performing sales teams. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential for driving commercial success and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords
B2B Sales GrowthLeadership SkillsCommercial NegotiationData-Driven Sales PerformanceStakeholder Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and deliver the national new business sales strategy, achieving revenue, margin and customer acquisition targets
  • Lead, coach and inspire sales teams to achieve their full potential
  • Drive sales performance through pipeline management, forecasting and CRM
  • Lead strategic opportunities, commercial negotiations and new business acquisition
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Telesales, Pricing, Finance and Operations to deliver profitable growth and excellent customer experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record of delivering B2B sales growth and commercial results
  • Strong leadership skills and experience developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Data-driven approach to sales performance and continuous improvement
  • Ambition, energy and drive to lead change and deliver results
  • Experience in commercial collections, waste management or environmental services would be an advantage

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentPipeline ManagementForecastingCRMCommercial Collections
Soft Skills
CoachingInspiring TeamsAmbitionEnergyDrive for Results
Industry Keywords
Waste ManagementEnvironmental ServicesCross-Functional RelationshipsCustomer ExperienceContinuous Improvement