Account Manager

Tradebe Environmental Services; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Generous vacation

Medical and vision insurance

401k match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Job summary

Tradebe Environmental Services is seeking an Account Manager to lead a U.S. sales portfolio in Columbia, SC area with up to 75% travel. You will collaborate with customer experience, operations, and proposals to deliver tailored environmental solutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Chemistry (or related) and about five years in environmental services, with proven territory management and sales skills. Remote/home-based with travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred; other degrees and/or industry experience will be considered.
• Five years of experience in the environmental service industry preferred.
• Proven expertise in territory management and sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sales Execution – grow and maintain a solid customer base while acquiring new business.
• High-Impact Sales & Service Calls – engage with customers weekly to deepen relationships and revenue.
• Own Your Territory – develop and execute a territorial business plan with regional leadership.
• Consultative Selling & Customer Engagement – position Tradebe as a strategic partner and ensure client satisfaction.
• Sealing the Deal – guide clients through proposals and bids and secure new business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative

Customer service

Prospecting

Negotiation

Closing

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Self-confidence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

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Location: Columbia, SC, US, 29201 US

Business Line: Environmental Services & Global Functions

Account Manager

Description: Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Ready to grow your sales career? We're Looking for an Account Manager to join our U.S. Sales Team and manage a portfolio of direct generators!

If you're passionate about environmental services and aim to build lasting client relationships, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional partners—including customer experience, operations, transportation, pricing, and proposals—as well as other Sales leaders to deliver customized solutions that meet your clients’ needs.

Candidates must be located or willing to relocate to or around South Carolina or Western North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sales Execution - Implement our third-party sales strategy to grow and maintain a solid customer base while acquiring new business. Achieve and exceed sales targets under the leadership of the EVP of Sales and Regional Manager.

High-Impact Sales & Service Calls - Engage with customers and prospects weekly, deepening relationships and maximizing revenue potential by promoting Tradebe's full-service solutions.

Own Your Territory - Develop and execute a territorial business plan, leveraging market insights and collaboration with CSRs and Sales Leadership to dominate your region.

Consultative Selling & Customer Engagement - Present our full-service capabilities, positioning Tradebe as a strategic partner in waste management and sustainability solutions. Deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring long-term client satisfaction.

Sealing the Deal - Guide clients through documentation, proposals, and bids, following up to secure new business and maximize sales success.

Do you have what it takes?

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry preferred; other degrees and/or industry experience will be considered

Experience:

• Five years of experience in the environmental service industry preferred
• Proven expertise in territory management and sales experience.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication proficiency
• Initiative and proactive approach
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Effective prospecting, negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills
• Ability to build and nurture client relationships, establish rapport, demonstrate empathy, and develop trust to foster long-term partnerships.
• Ability to solve specific challenges clients may face.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to interpret data trends and identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling to existing clients
• High level of self-confidence

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory for sales calls to current and prospective customers

Work Environment

Homebased position with 75% travel to customer sites or Tradebe facilities.

What’s in for you?

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

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Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina