Outside Account Executive III - SE Louisiana

WM (Waste Management); Walker (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) seeks an Account Executive III (Outside) to drive retention and growth for a Southeast Louisiana SMB portfolio. The role focuses on renewals, contract education, and profit-maximizing solutions through consultative selling.

You will lead key customer relationships, negotiate terms, and collaborate with the sales team to uncover expansion opportunities while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years of B2B account management experience at a mastery level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead contact for customer account management in assigned book of business and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Align WM products with customer needs and renew contracts to maximize profits.
• Negotiate contract terms and resolve escalated customer requests with internal teams.
• Develop growth opportunities within territory and mentor junior account staff.
• Generate expanded relationships and revenue through proactive outreach and networking.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Quick Snapshot

Please note that this is an Outside Account Executive III position, and candidates need to live locally within the Southeast Louisiana area.

I. Job Summary

The Account Executive III (Outside) 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 and industrial space through proactive outreach, account retention and revenue protection efforts to maintain a mutually beneficial alignment between the customer and WM's growth goals. The AE is additionally responsible for generating revenue growth for WM by networking and capitalizing on cultivated relationships as well as acting as a mentor for the growth of internal staff.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer interaction (external and internal), response & follow up
• 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 WM 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
• Generate expanded relationships and revenue growth for WM by networking and capitalizing on cultivated relationships
• Administrative work
• Use WM 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
• Leadership/Mentoring
• Take the lead to mentor WM account management and sales staff to develop WM's internal bench strength. This could include orienting newly hired personnel in the organization as well as helping seasoned professionals looking for personal growth and development.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to share best practices and develop the talents of others within WM.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 6 of business to business account management experience at a mastery level

B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively convert customer cancellation requests
• Ability to build relationships (advanced)
• Ability to set goals
• Proficient in time management
• Proficient in computer skills
• High impact communication
• Planning and organization
• Ability to negotiate (advanced)
• Financial acumen
• Leadership/mentorship skills

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.

V. 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.