National Sustainability Lead — Zero-Waste Programs

Used Cardboard Boxes Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UCBZeroWaste is seeking a National Sustainability Manager to lead sales and implementation of large-scale recycling and zero waste programs across major U.S. manufacturers and distributors. The role emphasizes reviewing data, identifying opportunities, and managing the program post-contract and implementation.

The candidate will collaborate with customers to tailor solutions, negotiate terms, and estimate project savings while promoting sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate and understand contracts.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Extensive waste management experience (with hazardous waste background preferred).
• Self-starter with strong recycling/environmental and sustainability acumen.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new or existing customers to discuss how specific UCB products or services can meet their needs.
• Visit customer sites to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
• Negotiate prices or terms of vendor sales or service agreements.
• Compute customer’s installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
• Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Communication

Contract negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Waste management experience

Sustainability acumen

Self-starter

Education

BSc in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

UCBZeroWaste is seeking a National Sustainability Manager to lead sales and implementation of large-scale recycling and zero waste programs across major U.S. manufacturers and distributors. The role emphasizes reviewing data, identifying opportunities, and managing the program post-contract and implementation.

The candidate will collaborate with customers to tailor solutions, negotiate terms, and estimate project savings while promoting sustainable outcomes.