Reconomy

Key Account Manager – Construction & Infrastructure

Reconomy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Doncaster • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients within the construction and infrastructure sector, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and secure new business within the sector, aligning customer needs with our waste and resource management solutions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of clients’ sustainability objectives, advising on best practices and solutions to reduce waste, increase recycling, and support circular economy initiatives.
  • Lead negotiations to secure long-term contracts that deliver value for both the customer and Reconomy.
  • Track account performance and prepare reports on service levels, cost savings, and environmental benefits delivered.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including operations, marketing, and sustainability experts, to ensure seamless service delivery and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in account management, business development, or sales, within the construction, infrastructure and/or waste management sectors.
  • Strong understanding of the waste management industry, circular economy principles and sustainability challenges facing the construction sector.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactive, customer-focused, and driven to achieve results, with a passion for sustainability and a waste-free future.
  • Relevant degree or professional qualifications in business, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is desirable.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits
  • - **Financial perks:** Pension scheme, length of service rewards, referral bonuses and a bonus scheme applicable to this position.
  • - **Exclusive discounts:** MyPerks platform, Cycle to Work scheme, gym membership discounts, and skip hire discounts.
  • - **Health & wellbeing:** Flu jabs, eyecare vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • - **Mental health support:** Confidential counselling, MyPerks Wellbeing Centre, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
  • - **Family-friendly:** Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, birthday off, and holiday trading scheme.
  • - **Community engagement:** Volunteer days and collaboration with local charities.
  • - **Generous holiday:** Plus buy/sell options.
  • - **Employee voice:** Regular “My Voice” surveys and follow-up check-ins to drive meaningful change.
  • - **Company Car:** Benefit from an eco-friendly electric or hybrid company car.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
account managementbusiness developmentsaleswaste managementsustainabilitynegotiationreportingcustomer satisfactionresource managementcircular economy
Soft skills
communicationpresentationstakeholder engagementproactivecustomer-focusedresults-driventeam collaborationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
degree in businessdegree in environmental sciencedegree in engineering