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Special Waste Sales Executive

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Republic Services, Inc.

Concord, NC (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/20/2026

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Job Description

Special Waste Sales Executive
POSITION SUMMARY
Within a designated market, a Special Waste Sales Representative is responsible for identifying leads, proactively prospecting and selling special waste services to customers and/or designated agents. The Special Waste Sales Representative may sell event disposal and hauling services when a clear opportunity is present. The Special Waste Sales Representative is also responsible for building, maintaining and growing long-term relationships with these clients to grow the revenue base and meet and exceed the monthly targeted revenue growth objectives in support of the Company's overall goals and objectives. The Special Waste Sales Representative meets regularly with contractors, prospective and existing clients in his or her assigned market area to deliver sales presentations, follow up with key decision makers and sell all special waste and other services, as appropriate.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Identifies viable leads, manages prospects and sells special waste services offered by the division(s) to meet and exceed monthly established targeted revenue goals.
  • Develops and implements sales and marketing action plans, including key objectives, in support of the sales and overall special waste goals of assigned landfill divisions.
  • Generates and provides sales leads for permanent sales opportunities to the appropriate sales representative in the market to capture additional revenue.
  • Completes contractual re-signs with existing customers to extend customer relationship and increase customer profitability w appropriate.
  • Proactively communicates with, or responds to, customers in conjunction with Company pricing initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated market to anticipate changing customer needs; proactively manages customer base.
  • Prepares and delivers sales presentations to grow existing client base; follows up with key decision makers; prepares sales contracts, including price quotes, credit terms and services.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Company's available services, lines of business, pricing structures and upsells additional services , as appropriate, to grow targeted revenue and contribute to Company goals and objectives.
  • Meets regularly with Director, Manufacturing & Environmental Services, as appropriate to review sales activities and prospective customer calling activities.
  • Tracks all prospective customer information on required reporting format.
  • Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations regarding special waste disposal and landfills; participate in company-sponsored training courses, meetings and discussions regarding the classifications and characterization of special waste.
  • Participates in company-sponsored events and activities, as required, which may include trade shows and chamber of commerce events.
  • Completes all required Customer Service Agreement ("CSA"), Customer Relationship Management ("CRM") and other reports in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
  • May be responsible for collection activities, as required.
  • Responds to service cancellation calls, if necessary, and ensure compliance with appropriate escalation policy.
  • Performs other job-related duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Special Waste, State and regulatory knowledge.
  • Professional presentation; is confident, assertive and displays a high level of self-esteem.
  • Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient manner.
  • Good communication skills; is able to effectively communicate to all levels of management, both internally and externally.
  • Strong active listening skills; gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and letting others fully state their ideas.
  • Grasps concepts quickly and has good follow through skills; ads to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise; maintains a positive outlook.
  • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
  • Excellent self-motivation skills; maintains a feeling of pride in work; has a strong work ethic and strives to achieve all goals; is competitive and has a strong drive to win; takes appropriate risks.
  • Is trustworthy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Is high energy, friendly and engaging; has excellent persuasion skills; can persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
  • Has a service orientation; is actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Minimum of 4 years of prior sales experience, selling to large customers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid driver's license. Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Benefits:
jobs.republicservices/us/en/about-us/benefits The statements used in are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT
Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (
NYSE:
RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operation...Visit the Employer site for more details

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