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Lincoln Waste Solutions
Key Account Executive
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What they do
A Key Account Manager manages the accounts of clients with the highest strategic significance and financial value to the company. Develops and maintains long term relationships with company clients, promotes sales and services, and works to resolve problems. Accounts may be for product sales, advertising or marketing services or financial services such as banking.
$119,600 / year median in Connecticut
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Key Account Executive Lincoln Waste Solutions - 4.0 Windsor, CT Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Competitive pricing Sales proposal development Sales contract management Procurement financial analysis Data analysis skills Driver's License B2B business model Proposal writing Sales management systems proficiency Procurement cost analysis Cost reduction analysis Profitability analysis Corporate sales environment CRM system proficiency Request for proposal Closing sales leads Financial acumen Logistics sales Terms and conditions negotiation Full Job Description Description At Lincoln Waste Solutions, powered by Reconomy, our vision is a waste-free world where resources are conserved, and economic growth is achieved through sustainable, circular practices. We provide a full-service management approach for all types of waste and recycling, offering services such as recycling, waste consulting, hauler management, and back-office support. With a proven track record, we work with hundreds of clients across the globe, including regional and national companies across various industries. Leveraging strong partnerships with over 6,000 haulers, we help our clients achieve greater waste efficiency, increased recycling, improved sustainability data, and cost savings, all while moving toward a more sustainable, waste-free future. About the role The Key Account Executive is responsible for driving new revenue growth by acquiring national and multi-site accounts for the company's managed waste and recycling services. Operating within an asset-light model, this role sells outsourced waste program management - leveraging a national vendor network, consolidated invoicing, cost optimization, landfill diversion solutions and data-driven reporting - rather than company-owned hauling or disposal assets. The position owns the full sales cycle for large, complex opportunities: prospecting, discovery and waste spend analysis, solution design, RFP response, pricing, negotiation and close. The Key Account Executive works closely with Pricing, Procurement / Vendor Management, Operations and Account Management to structure profitable, serviceable programs and to ensure a smooth transition from signed agreement to implemented account. What we need from you Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales / Marketing, Environmental Science or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Experience:
5-8 years of B2B sales experience with a track record of closing national or multi-site accounts- Experience selling waste, recycling, environmental, facilities or logistics services; asset light / brokered or managed services model strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success managing long, complex sales cycles involving procurement, finance and C-suite stakeholders
- Experience leading
RFP / RFI
responses and formal proposal processes- Strong financial acumen - ability to build and present cost savings, pricing and margin analyses
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.
Key Responsibilities:
New Business Development & Pipeline Management Identify, prospect, and qualify national and multi-site target accounts across priority verticals (e.g., retail, industrial, logistics, healthcare, data centers). Build and maintain a robust pipeline in CRM with accurate stage, value and close-date forecasting. Represent the company at industry associations, trade shows and networking events to generate demand. 40% Solution Design & Proposal Development Lead discovery, including waste stream assessments, invoice audits and site-level service analysis, to quantify the client opportunity. Partner with Pricing, Procurement / Vendor Management and Operations to design serviceable, margin-appropriate programs leveraging the third-party vendor network. OwnRFP / RFI
responses, proposals and business cases, including savings, diversion, and sustainability outcomes. Position the asset-light value proposition - vendor optimization, consolidated invoicing, reporting, and program management - against asset-based competitors. Negotiation & Closing Present solutions and business cases to procurement, finance, sustainability and C-suite stakeholders. Negotiate pricing, service levels and commercial terms in partnership with Legal and leadership. ManageMSA / SOW
review and execution, coordinating internal approvals on margin and risk terms. Secure multi-year agreements that balance client savings with company profitability. Maintain deal momentum and multi-threaded relationships throughout extended sales cycles. Implementation Handoff & Early Account Growth Partner with Implementation and Account Management to ensure a smooth transition from close to onboarding. Support vendor sourcing and service transition activities during account ramp-up. Remain engaged through the early account lifecycle to protect retention and identify expansion opportunities. Market & Industry Intelligence Monitor waste and recycling market dynamics, commodity trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity. Provide field intelligence to Pricing, Marketing, and leadership to sharpen the company's offering and positioning.Success Metrics:
Achievement of new business revenue / bookings targets and quota attainment- Pipeline coverage, velocity and forecast accuracy in CRM
- Win rate on qualified opportunities and competitive RFPs
- Margin quality of closed deals and retention of onboarded accounts through year one.
Key Skills:
Skills:
- Consultative, solution-based B2B selling
- 5+ years National / multi-site account acquisition and enterprise sales cycles 3+ years Waste, recycling, or environmental services industry knowledge 3+ years . Financial acumen (pricing, savings modeling, margin analysis)
- 3+ years
- Negotiation and contract / commercial terms management
- 5+ years
- CRM proficiency and pipeline discipline (e.g., Salesforce)
- 3+ years . Executive presence, communication and presentation skills
- 5+ years What we offer