Account Executive

Republic Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Columbus, OH, seeks an Account Executive to identify leads, prospect new business and sell the full waste and recycling services portfolio. You will meet with decision-makers, deliver presentations, and close deals to grow profitable revenue in your territory.

You will use Salesforce daily, maintain activity profiles, and report to the Sales Manager. A minimum of 2 years of direct selling experience and a valid driver's license are required, with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct selling experience in a customer-facing role.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify viable leads and acquire new profitable commercial, industrial, and recycling business.
• Utilize Salesforce daily to schedule, document activities, and build customer profiles.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective clients and close deals.
• Maintain market awareness and adjust strategies based on competitive trends.
• Coordinate with Sales Manager to review pipeline, retention, and relationships.

Skills

Direct selling

Sales prospecting

Sales presentations

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Executive is responsible for identifying leads and proactively prospecting and selling new and profitable business within an assigned geographic area. The Account Executive is required to sell the full suite of Republic Services products, which includes small and large container for municipal solid waste and recycling, as well as electronic and universal recycling. The Account Executive meets regularly with prospective new clients in his or her assigned market area to deliver sales presentations, follow up with key decision makers and sell all services, including total waste stream management solutions, as appropriate.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies viable leads, manages prospects and acquires new, profitable commercial, industrial and recycling business to meet and exceed monthly established targeted revenue goals.
• Follows up on the leads received by the Lead Generators within 2 hours and always creates a follow up task in Salesforce to determine the next step.
• Utilizes Salesforce on a daily basis, schedules and documents all activities, and develops robust information profiles on prospective customers to facilitate acquisition of new customers.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to prospective new clients; follows up with key customer decision makers to close sales.
• Completes consistently scheduled phone blocks and cold call prospecting activities to establish initial and follow-up appointments with decision-makers.
• Develops and maintains an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated markets to anticipate changing customer needs.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Company's available services, lines of business, and pricing structures; offers additional services to existing and potential commercial, industrial and recycling clients, including total waste stream management solutions, as appropriate, to grow targeted profitable revenue and contribute to Company goals and objectives.
• Completes required Customer Service Agreements, reports and other paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
• Regularly meets with Sales Manager to review weekly customer retention and relationship activities, progress versus goals and status of key customer relationships.
• Builds relationships and increases Company visibility through participation in Company-sponsored activities as required; attends trade shows, chamber of commerce events and other events, as necessary. Acts as a Company representative at community events, where required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Waste or service industry experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of direct selling experience in a customer-facing role that includes identifying and addressing customer needs. (Required)
• Valid driver's license. (Required)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $62,100.00 to $85,350.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable)

Bonus - Sales Commission Plan Target, 40% Annual

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• 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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein 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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

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