New Business Development & Sales Representative

Miller Waste Systems; Wainfleet; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Ontario seeks a New Business Development/Sales Representative to grow business in the Niagara/Hamilton corridor. This role involves maintaining relationships with commercial clients, developing leads, and closing sales opportunities. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 plus commissions, along with a robust remuneration package and professional growth support. Join a company committed to diversity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Car allowance

Health benefits

Pension plan

Training for professional growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales/business development role, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong prospecting skills, including lead identification, research, and targeted outreach.

Responsibilities

• Identify and categorize lead opportunities to maximize sales.
• Set up appointments and make sales presentations.
• Support and educate customers on services and industry trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Prospecting skills

Resilience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Smithville, ON L0R, Canada •

St. Catharines, ON, Canada •

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada •

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

New Business Development/Sales Representative

Location:

Niagara/Hamilton, ON

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Reporting to:

Start Date:

Immediately

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation:

$80,000 – $110,000, inclusive of base salary and commissions, plus additional benefits such as car allowance, gas reimbursement, health benefits, pension plan, and more. Opportunity to earn beyond the stated range based on sales growth

Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.

Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.

Join us and become a part of the Miller family/team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.

Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Representative works to develop and maintain business relationships with institutions, commercial, and industrial waste clients to grow the commercial business in Niagara/Hamilton corridor. The successful candidate will serve the Niagara/Hamilton corridor markets and work independently to develop leads, engage in the sales process, and close opportunities to drive growth.

This Sales Representative role offers a competitive base salary, commission, and performance-based bonuses, providing high earning potential for motivated individuals.

Responsibilities:

In the position of Sales Representative your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Identify, quantify and categorize lead opportunities on potential new clients via referrals, cold calling, etc., to obtain maximum sales and volume from all commercial sectors in assigned territory.
• Set up appointments and make sales presentations.
• Prepare special or standard proposals tailored to individual prospects.
• Keep informed on competitive services, promotional matters, sales techniques, pricing and use marketing policies.
• Utilize resources and perform research to determine sales patterns and strategies. (e.g. CRM program).
• Support and educate customers on MWSI services, programs, industry trends.
• Increase win-loss ratios utilizing sales strategies and effective time management.
• Work with local Miller Waste Systems teams to achieve growth results.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a sales/business development role, preferably in an industrial setting, is a requirement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a highly interactive and engaging team.
• Strong prospecting skills, including lead identification, research, and targeted outreach.
• Resilience and persistence in handling rejection and maintaining consistent follow-up.
• Understanding of the sales funnel, including lead generation, qualification, and closing techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and other sales tools to effectively manage leads and sales activity.
• Must be able to self-manage time and resources to achieve goals.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for business use is a requirement.
• Flexibility is required at times to meet customer needs or to deliver on special projects.

What’s in it for You?

• Full remuneration package based on performance/results (bi-weekly salary, monthly commissions, quarterly bonuses)
• Additional mental health services to help support your wellbeing.
• Support and training for your professional growth and development.
• Rewards and Recognition programs.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificialintelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.