Waste Reduction Field Consultant - Remote Role

CET; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Internet stipend $85/month for home

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with 3% company match

Job summary

Center for EcoTechnology is seeking a Waste Reduction Consultant to join our mission-driven team. This full-time, remote, field-based role focuses on helping businesses reduce waste through recycling, reuse, food recovery, and composting, with priority for those in the Worcester, Boston, or surrounding 30-mile radius.

The position requires travel up to four days per week across the New England service area, with possible overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of waste diversion experience, including 1-3 years of commercial experience.
• Experience with selling services, with the ability to close on projects.
• Experience in education, educational materials, or educational services preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, or Mandarin is most helpful).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deliverables.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of customer locations virtually and/or in person.
• Develop customized customer recommendations and present to customers persuasively.
• Assist a portfolio of customers in implementing recommendations.
• Utilize behavior change strategies to achieve high implementation success.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, industry partners, and contacts in the waste diversion marketplace.
• Deliver virtual and in-person presentations at workshops and conferences as needed.
• Track and record project information and data in Salesforce.
• Maintain knowledge of technologies and strategies to improve waste diversion programs.
• Calculate tonnage of waste diversion and related cost savings.
• Provide input on technical content for resources.
• Network to create new opportunities and generate leads, including cold calling.

Skills

Waste diversion

Sales experience

Education materials

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Bilingual (second language)

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Center for EcoTechnology is seeking a Waste Reduction Consultant to join our mission-driven team. This full-time, remote, field-based role focuses on helping businesses reduce waste through recycling, reuse, food recovery, and composting, with priority for those in the Worcester, Boston, or surrounding 30-mile radius.

The position requires travel up to four days per week across the New England service area, with possible overnight trips.