Commercial Director

South Jersey Industries

Commercial Director overseeing feedstock supply and digestate off-take management at an energy holding company. Drive profitability and manage supplier relationships at a facility in Linden, NJ.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing waste supply and digestate off-take agreements, with a strong focus on client relationship management, contract negotiation, and operational optimization. Proven ability to lead teams and foster a safety-led culture while driving commercial performance in the waste industry.

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Waste Industry ExperienceContract NegotiationClient Relationship ManagementFeedstock Logistics ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementDelivery SchedulingMarket Strategy DevelopmentProcurement ManagementLogistics OptimizationAnaerobic Digester ExperiencePerformance ImprovementSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or EngineeringMaster’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Waste Supply AgreementsDigestate Off-take AgreementsMunicipal ContractingCommercial HaulersFeedstock SuppliersHauling OperationsNew York/New Jersey Metro Area

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and co-ordinate day-to-day obligations and responsibilities under the Waste Supply and Digestate Off-take agreements.
Manage delivery scheduling in-line with operational needs, downtime and market dynamics.
Manage and cultivate relationships with senior municipal and commercial clients/off-takers, ensuring high-quality customer engagement and contract performance.
Ensure effective communication with clients/off-takers to drive site success.
Create and execute market-area strategies to optimize asset-value and overall commercial performance.
Lead the procurement, negotiation and management of fuel supply contracts.
Ensure effective communication between internal teams, feedstock suppliers, and the local community to drive site success.
Finalize agreement and coordinate the delivery of seed sludge.
Negotiate and finalize lease agreements with waste suppliers for the de-packaging systems.
Work with the waste suppliers to manage delivery schedules and expected volume ramp-up during commissioning.
Work with feedstock suppliers to develop and implement processes/systems to optimize logistics to the site.
Partner with Operations Director and facility operator to optimize feedstock quality, delivery times, and digestate output.
Lead and mentor personnel, focusing on development, performance improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Ensure adherence to a safety-led culture throughout the facility’s operations and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or a related field is required; Master’s degree a plus
15+ years of waste industry experience in the New York/New Jersey Metro area; strong network of contacts at both commercial haulers and municipalities
Experience managing hauling operations or feedstock logistics; previous experience with Anaerobic Digesters a plus
Previous experience in commercial and municipal contracting initiatives from sourcing to evaluation of opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary bid responses, negotiation, execution, and renewal of agreements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible vacation
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.