Account Executive -Montgomery, AL (Remote)

GFL Environmental Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a skilled salesperson to drive new business in Commercial and Industrial segments in the United States.

You will identify leads, pursue opportunities from competitors, and grow revenue by forming long-term relationships and executing service agreements. You will maintain knowledge of GFL’s services and pricing, utilize Salesforce to manage the pipeline, and collaborate with Operations and Customer Service to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience with proven revenue quotas and book of business.
• 2+ years of solid waste industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, advertising, marketing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify viable leads and acquire new business for Commercial and Industrial lines.
• Target new business and new-from-competitor opportunities in the market.
• Build long-term relationships to grow revenue and meet pricing objectives.
• Execute service agreements with customers and manage the sales cycle.
• Represent the company at trade shows, chamber events and sponsored activities.
• Collaborate with Operations and Customer Service to address client needs.

Skills

Quota attainment

Sales strategy

CRM usage

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify viable leads and acquire new business for the Commercial and Industrial lines of business.
• Targeting New Business and New from Competitor opportunities in the market.
• Focused on opportunities with revenue band of $200-$2000 per month in revenue.
• Maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in a designated market to anticipate changing customer needs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company’s available services per lines of business, pricing structures, and offer additional services specified by prospect.
• Establish long term business relationships with new clients to grow revenue and meet pricing objectives.
• Execute service agreements with customers.
• Builds relationships and increase company visibility through participation in company sponsored activities, trade shows, Chamber of Commerce events, and similar activities.
• Partner with Operations Team and Customer Service department to address customer needs.
• Perform site visits as required.
• Utilize SalesForce.com on a daily basis, scheduling and documenting all activities for new business opportunities and effective management of sales pipeline.
• Achievement of weekly Activity Standards to include weekly phone blocking for appointments and overall management of sales pipeline.
• Responsible for achieving and/or exceeding monthly growth quota.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The ability to achieve growth quotas, learn quickly and apply knowledge to business goals.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), organizational, problem solving, time management, and negotiation skills.
• Effective usage of Salesforce or other CRM to manage sales pipeline, lead to opportunity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective presentation and listening skills.
• Building and nurturing of internal and external customer relationships.
• Self-Motivated, maintains a feeling of pride in work; has a strong work ethic and strives to exceed all goals, competitive and has a strong drive to win.

Requirements

• 3+ years of sales experience with a proven track record of exceeding revenue quotas and managing a book of business.
• 2+ years of solid waste industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, advertising, marketing or related field (preferred).

Competencies

• Communication proficiency
• Problem solving/ Analysis
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Ethical conduct
• Personal effectiveness/ Creditability
• Active listening
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Working Conditions

• This position operates in several different environments which includes both in a professional office and outside in the field.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machine.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, talk and hear.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.