Account Executive-Greater Chicago Area

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.
We are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.
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Joining Republic isn't just about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.
As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:

• We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
• We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
• We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
• We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Account Executive is responsible for identifying leads and proactively prospecting and selling new and profitable business within an assigned geographic area. The Account Executive is required to sell the full suite of Republic Services products', which includes small and large container for municipal solid waste and recycling, as well as electronic and universal recycling. The Account Executive meets regularly with prospective new clients in his or her assigned market area to deliver sales presentations, follow up with key decision makers and sell all services, including total waste stream management solutions, as appropriate.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies viable leads, manages prospects and acquires new, profitable commercial, industrial and recycling business to meet and exceed monthly established targeted revenue goals.
• Follows up on the leads received by the Lead Generators within 2 hours and always creates a follow up task in Salesforce to determine the next step.
• Utilizes Salesforce on a daily basis, schedules and documents all activities, and develops robust information profiles on prospective customers to facilitate acquisition of new customers.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to prospective new clients; follows up with key customer decision makers to close sales.
• Completes consistently scheduled phone blocks and cold call prospecting activities to establish initial and follow-up appointments with decision-makers.
• Develops and maintains an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated markets to anticipate changing customer needs.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the Company's available services, lines of business, and pricing structures; offers additional services to existing and potential commercial, industrial and recycling clients, including total waste stream management solutions, as appropriate, to grow targeted profitable revenue and contribute to Company goals and objectives.
• Completes required Customer Service Agreements, reports and other paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy.
• Regularly meets with Sales Manager to review weekly customer retention and relationship activities, progress versus goals and status of key customer relationships.
• Builds relationships and increases Company visibility through participation in Company-sponsored activities as required; attends trade shows, chamber of commerce events and other events, as necessary. Acts as a Company representative at community events, where required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Waste or service industry experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct selling experience in a customer-facing role that includes identifying and addressing customer needs. (Required)
• Valid driver's license. (Required)

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.