Site Selection Specialist

Common Threads Charitable Donation Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Common Threads Charitable Donation Services is seeking a Site Selection Specialist based in Charlotte, NC. You will identify donation drop box locations, build relationships with property owners, and spend significant time on the road to place sites that drive charitable giving.

You’ll manage your territory independently, travel frequently (minimum 2 weeks per month), and compete to win prime site placements while delivering strong results and maintaining a professional, positive image.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of outside sales, business development, or relationship-building experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage your territory, and meet weekly goals.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• Positive, professional, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to spend 6-8 hours per day in the field.
• Comfortable with rejection and persistent follow-up to close agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure locations for donation drop boxes across your territory.
• Cold call, email, and meet with business owners, property managers, and community organizations to secure site placements.
• Conduct 20 site visits per day, with a focus on high-impact locations.
• Record all activity in the company CRM accurately and in real time.
• Travel frequently across your assigned territory (minimum 2 weeks per month; schedule may vary).
• Walk properties, take photos, and assess site layouts for best bin placements.
• Compete against existing donation bin operators to win and secure site placements.
• Evaluate site potential based on traffic patterns, accessibility, and projected donation volume.
• Own and develop your donation bin territory as a business, building a pipeline of future sites.
• Represent Common Threads with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Networking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Join a mission-driven company with tangible local impact.
• Work independently, grow your territory, and take ownership of your results.
• Opportunities for career growth as we expand our network of donation sites.
• Competitive pay with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.
• Work with a team that values integrity, respect, and sustainability.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Site Selection Specialist, you are the front line of our mission. Your focus is on finding ideal

locations for donation drop boxes and building relationships with property owners who want to

make a difference in their communities. You’ll spend much of your time on the road, meeting

business owners, scouting potential sites, and helping to make charitable giving easy for local

donors.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Identify and secure locations for donation drop boxes across your territory.
• Cold call, email, and meet with business owners, property managers, and community organizations to secure free site placement approvals.
• Conduct 20 site visits per day, with a focus on high-impact locations.
• Record all activity in the company CRM accurately and in real time.
• Travel frequently across your assigned territory (minimum 2 weeks per month; schedule may vary).
• Walk properties, take photos, and assess site layouts for best bin placements.
• Compete against existing donation bin operators to win and secure site placements.
• Evaluate site potential based on traffic patterns, accessibility, and projected donation volume.
• Own and develop your donation bin territory as a business, building a pipeline of future sites.
• Represent Common Threads with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of outside sales, business development, or relationship-building experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage your territory, and meet weekly goals.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• Positive, professional, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to spend 6-8 hours per day in the field.
• Comfortable with rejection and persistent follow-up to close agreements.

Minimum Age Requirement:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Travel:

• Frequent travel required (minimum 2 weeks per month)
• This role requires being on the road daily, traveling between potential sites to meet with business owners, property managers, and community partners. Candidates should be prepared for significant driving as a core part of their day-to-day responsibilities.

Work Type/Location:

• Charlotte, NC-based, with regular territory travel