Sells commercial waste removal and disposal services through prospecting, proposals, customer visits, trade shows, and relationship building. Manages a book of commercial accounts, tracks contract expirations and customer concerns, and coordinates with internal departments to resolve service requests. Spends approximately 70% of the time in the assigned territory and 30% in the office on account management, strategic planning, and team activities.
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Rep to join our team in Aurora, IL.
Waste Connections offers:
· Competitive Base Salary plus Commission.
· Guaranteed commission for first 3 months with the completion of on-boarding.
· Company paid cell phone & Microsoft Surface Pro.
· Mileage reimbursement.
· Annual Chairman’s Club recognition for top national performers.
· Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
· Generous matching 401(K) and Paid Time Off.
Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed for community events.
Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, parental leave, & 401(K).
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Selling commercial waste removal and disposal services.
- Preparing proposals, calling on new and existing customers, and utilizing /owning our Salesforce driven CRM tool, ARES.
- Being the main point of contact for a current book of business of commercial accounts.
- Interacting with customers, non-profit, business associations, and trade shows.
- Gathering contract expiration dates, documenting existing customer concerns, and working with other departments to satisfy customer requests for service.
- 70% of your time will be spent in your designated territory, prospecting, building relationships, and exploring market opportunities.
- 30% of this position will be spent in the office doing team building, strategic planning, and account management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Reliable transportation required.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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