Cluster Manager (Used Cooking Oil)-Central Mumbai/Thane
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage Sourcing Activities: Oversee the identification and outreach to potential UCO sources within your assigned cluster, including restaurants, hotels, and food manufacturers, to meet and exceed sourcing targets.
- Lead Sales & Negotiation Efforts: Take the lead in client engagement, discovery calls, and negotiations to secure long-term UCO supply partnerships, ensuring contracts are finalized and executed efficiently.
- Team Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with sourcing teams, operations, and logistics to ensure smooth and timely UCO collection, aligning with company standards and regulations.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that all sourcing activities comply with industry standards and FSSAI regulations under the RUCO initiative.
- Strategic Planning & Reporting: Monitor sourcing performance, maintain detailed records of activities, and collaborate with senior management to refine sales strategies based on market feedback and data.
- Leadership & Development: Mentor and support a team of sourcing executives within your cluster, driving performance and ensuring alignment with company goals and sustainability objectives.
- Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging opportunities, and competitor activities to continually optimize sourcing strategies and processes.
- Proven Leadership & Sales Skills: Strong background in managing teams, sales performance, and client relationships within a similar role.
- Excellent Communication & Negotiation Abilities: Ability to lead client discussions, negotiate terms, and resolve challenges effectively.
- Self-driven & Strategic: A proactive approach with a focus on achieving business goals, coupled with the ability to think strategically for long-term growth.
- Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Studies, or a related field is required.
- Experience in Relevant Sectors: Prior experience in waste management, food industries, or biofuel sectors is advantageous.