Territory Sales Manager

GFL Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Uncapped commission

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Territory Sales Manager in Knoxville to promote, sell, and grow our solid waste services for businesses and industrial clients in the region. You will drive market expansion, manage strategic accounts, and develop pricing with input from facility management.

The role requires at least 1 year of professional sales experience, a valid driver\'s license, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional sales experience is required; waste/industrial background is a plus.
• Bachelor\'s degree preferred but not required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for business correspondence and presentations.
• Analytical ability to calculate discounts, commissions, proportions, and volumes.
• Must possess a valid state driver\'s license and be comfortable with extensive driving and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Solicit orders from prospective and current customers; expand into new markets.
• Prepare price quotes and sales contracts with input from management.
• Consult with General Managers to ensure profitable margins.
• Perform waste stream analyses to identify opportunities or special handling needs.
• Develop knowledge of the full product line from upgrades to industrial applications.
• Represent GFL at conferences and civic events to boost company exposure.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Drive/field sales

Valid driver\'s license

Education

Bachelor\'s degree

Job description

Promote, sell, increase and preserve GFL Environmental's solid waste services to businesses and industrial establishments in assigned territory by identifying new market areas, maintaining current customers, and developing strategies to outweigh competition. Prepare sales contracts with knowledge of pricing, costs and equipment with input from Facility / General Manager.

What You'll Do

As a Territory Sales Manager, you are the primary driver of growth and the strategic face of GFL in your region. Your mission is to aggressively expand our market share while maintaining elite service standards.

• Market Expansion: Aggressively solicit orders from prospective and current customers. You will penetrate new and existing markets to increase GFL's footprint through cold-calling, site visits, and networking.
• Strategic Account Management: Manage a robust pipeline using the ACT database. You will provide tailored price quotes, prepare sales contracts, and consult with General Managers to ensure profitable margins.
• Consultative Solutions: Perform waste stream analyses to identify recycling opportunities or special handling needs. You'll develop a deep working knowledge of our full product line-from commercial front-end upgrades to complex industrial compaction applications.
• Financial Oversight: Develop a mastery of branch P&L dynamics, including pricing services, calculating desired margins, and managing cost-of-service variables.
• Community & Civic Leadership: Act as a liaison for large-scale municipal and governmental contracts. You'll represent GFL at business conferences, social functions, and civic organizations to boost company exposure.
• Competitive Intelligence: Maintain a pulse on competitor activity and market trends to ensure GFL remains the provider of choice.

What Makes You a Great Fit

We are looking for a "hunter" with a sophisticated business sense and the ability to self-direct.

• Experience: 1 year of professional sales experience with a proven track record. (Waste or industrial industry experience is a significant plus).
• Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred but not required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Analytical Sharpness: Ability to calculate figures (discounts, commissions, proportions, and volumes) and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Communication Mastery: Proficiency in writing business correspondence and presenting technical information to managers, clients, and the general public.
• Field-Ready: Must possess a valid state driver's license and be comfortable with extended periods of driving and visiting outdoor industrial/commercial sites.

Why You'll Love Working at GFL

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary + uncapped commission structure.
• Mobility: Mileage and expense Reimbursement provided.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Stability & Growth: Join an essential, recession-proof industry with a company that is actively acquiring and expanding.
• Culture of Integrity: A workplace that values safety, teamwork, and doing the right thing for our customers and the planet.

About GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering solid waste, recycling, and liquid waste services. Our name stands for Green For Life, and we live it every day through innovation and people who care.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.