Account Executive II

WM; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WM is seeking an Account Executive II to manage a book of Small/Medium Business customers in the U.S., driving retention and revenue protection through consultative strategies. You will renew and update contracts, align WM services to customer needs, and maintain strong relationships for sustainable growth.

The role requires strong negotiation, experience in B2B account management, and the ability to collaborate with sales teams while using CRM and pricing tools to deliver results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year WM experience or 5 years B2B account management.

Responsibilities

• Lead point of contact for account management and build lasting relationships.
• Align WM products with customer needs and increase account penetration through consultative selling.
• Negotiate, update, and renew customer service agreements to maximize profits.
• Resolve customer requests and escalate issues with Inside Sales Manager.
• Communicate rates, charges and service strategies within profit targets and authority.
• Collaborate with sales to identify and grow opportunities in territory.
• Use WM sales productivity tools (Salesforce/CRM and Pricing Tools) accurately.
• Prepare reports and handle general administrative duties.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Sales strategy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

Pricing tools

Job description

I. Job Summary

The Account Executive II (AE) generates shareholder value by using a consultative retention approach for larger and/or more complex Small/Medium Business WM customers in an assigned book of business, territory/segment. The AE manages existing business relationships focused on achieving budgeted retention goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing and updating contract agreements from WM customers as well as growing revenues from existing customers. The role of the AE is to maintain a net positive business performance in the commercial space through proactive outreach, account retention and revenue protection efforts to maintain a mutually beneficial alignment between the customer and WM's growth goals.

• Serve as the lead point of contact for customer account management matters in an assigned book of business, establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with internal and external customers, and build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Align Waste Management products and services with customer needs, propose solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations, and increase account penetration through consultative selling skills.
• Negotiate, update, and renew customer service agreements to maximize profits by providing ongoing education of contract details and use of strong negotiation skills.
• Resolve challenging customer requests and collaborate with the Inside Sales Manager to resolve all customer escalations or issues.
• Communicate rates, charges and service strategies with conviction as well as understand and effectively use customer incentives and concessions within appropriate profit targets and level of authority.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory and engage additional WM business opportunities, referring internally as appropriate.
• Use Waste Management sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently (i.e. Salesforce.com/Customer Relationship Management and Pricing Tools).
• Prepare reports as needed and/or handle general administrative duties as appropriate.

I. Job Summary

The Account Executive II (AE) generates shareholder value by using a consultative retention approach for larger and/or more complex Small/Medium Business WM customers in an assigned book of business, territory/segment. The AE manages existing business relationships focused on achieving budgeted retention goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing and updating contract agreements from WM customers as well as growing revenues from existing customers. The role of the AE is to maintain a net positive business performance in the commercial space through proactive outreach, account retention and revenue protection efforts to maintain a mutually beneficial alignment between the customer and WM's growth goals.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for customer account management matters in an assigned book of business, establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with internal and external customers, and build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Align Waste Management products and services with customer needs, propose solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations, and increase account penetration through consultative selling skills.
• Negotiate, update, and renew customer service agreements to maximize profits by providing ongoing education of contract details and use of strong negotiation skills.
• Resolve challenging customer requests and collaborate with the Inside Sales Manager to resolve all customer escalations or issues.
• Communicate rates, charges and service strategies with conviction as well as understand and effectively use customer incentives and concessions within appropriate profit targets and level of authority.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory and engage additional WM business opportunities, referring internally as appropriate.
• Use Waste Management sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently (i.e. Salesforce.com/Customer Relationship Management and Pricing Tools).
• Prepare reports as needed and/or handle general administrative duties as appropriate.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 1 year WM experience or 5 years of business-to-business account management at a proficient level
• Must be physically located in the South Atlantic states (NC, SC, or GA)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected hourly pay for this position across the U.S. is $24.47/hr. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

• Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.