Account Executive (Knoxville, TN)

Republic Services; Kingston (TN); In loco; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Descrizione del lavoro

Republic Services, Inc. in Kingston, TN is seeking an Account Executive to identify leads, prospect new business, and sell the full suite of waste services to commercial clients. You will present solutions to decision makers, follow up quickly, and close profitable contracts while building lasting relationships.

Proactive prospecting and credible sales presentations are key. Regular use of Salesforce to track activities, maintain client profiles, and stay ahead of market trends will support

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years of direct selling experience in a customer-facing role.
• Valid driver's license.

Mansioni

• Identifies viable leads and acquires new profitable commercial, industrial, and recycling business.
• Follows up on leads and creates follow-up tasks in Salesforce.
• Delivers sales presentations to prospective clients and closes sales.
• Schedules phone blocks and cold calls to set appointments with decision-makers.
• Develops awareness of market trends and competitive dynamics in designated areas.
• Maintains knowledge of services, pricing, and opportunities for cross-sell.
• Completes required paperwork and reports on time.
• Reviews activities and key relationships with Sales Manager.
• Represents the company at events to increase visibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Lead generation

Sales presentations

Customer relationship management

Direct selling experience

Valid driver1s license

Strumenti

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

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)

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• 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.
• Retirement 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

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.

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.

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 field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $