Sales Executive

Coastal Waste & Recycling; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a results-driven Sales Executive in Greenville, SC. You will build a strategic territory plan, generate new business, and develop long-term relationships with businesses and municipalities, delivering customized waste and recycling solutions.

Join Kirby Sanitation, LLC a division of Coastal Waste & Recycling, where you’ll work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience to ensure an outstanding customer experience from first meeting

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outside sales or business development experience.
• Ability to generate new business through prospecting and networking.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Proficiency with MS Office and CRM software.
• Experience selling B2B services in waste/environmental sectors is a plus; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the assigned territory.
• Prospect daily via cold calls, networking, referrals, and site visits.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
• Meet with prospects to understand operations and propose customized solutions.
• Prepare proposals and service recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with customers.
• Foster long-term customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Experience, Finance and others for onboarding.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, forecasts, and pipeline updates.
• Monitor market trends and represent Kirby Sanitation at events.

Skills

Outside sales

Lead generation

Relationship building

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Closing deals

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Creole)

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

About Coastal Waste & Recycling

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us.

Win New Business. Make an Impact.

Are you a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating opportunities, and closing deals? As a Sales Executive at Kirby Sanitation, LLC a division of Coastal Waste & Recycling, you'll play a key role in driving our continued growth by developing new business, expanding customer relationships, and delivering customized waste and recycling solutions throughout your assigned territory.

At Kirby's, our Sales Executives do more than sell services—they become trusted advisors to businesses, municipalities, and community partners while helping customers find reliable environmental solutions backed by exceptional service.

Your Role

As a Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building a strong sales pipeline, and developing long-term customer relationships that drive profitable growth. You'll partner closely with Operations, Customer Experience, Finance, and other departments to ensure every customer receives an outstanding experience from the first meeting through service implementation and beyond.

Success in this role comes from your ability to prospect, build trust, solve problems, and consistently deliver results.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow your assigned territory.
• Prospect daily through cold calling, networking, referrals, site visits, community involvement, and business development activities.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Meet with prospective customers to understand their operations and recommend customized waste and recycling solutions.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations, proposals, and service recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and contract terms while balancing customer needs and company objectives.
• Build lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional service before, during, and after the sale.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Experience, Finance, and other internal departments to ensure a seamless customer onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate sales activity, forecasts, customer information, and pipeline updates within the company's CRM system.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within your territory.
• Represent Kirby Sanitation, LLC at networking events, trade associations, community organizations, and customer meetings.
• Meet or exceed established sales goals, activity expectations, and revenue targets.
• At Kirby's, we win as a team. Our Sales Executives build relationships, create opportunities, support their teammates, and help drive the continued growth and success of Coastal Waste & Recycling.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) or more years of outside sales, business development, account management, or relationship management experience.
• Proven ability to generate new business through prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and establish long-term customer relationships.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Experience selling business-to-business (B2B) services, waste and recycling, transportation, construction, environmental services, or industrial services, bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole), and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms are a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Base Salary plus Uncapped Commission Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to build your own book of business and make a direct impact on company growth
• Collaborative team environment with operational and leadership support
• Opportunity to build your career with one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Southeast

If you’re someone who enjoys building relationships, competing to win new business, and helping customers find the right solutions, we’d love to have you join the Kirby Sanitation team.

Kirby Sanitation and Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.