Area Sales Representative

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Sales Manager and General Manager implementing marketing and sales plans/strategies.
• Respond to all Broker and RFP requests within assigned market as requested.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations/image through involvement in civic and trade organizations, business groups, and other key contacts.
• Responsible for all new customer prospects and retention of existing customers within the assigned market.
• Report and submit monthly sales results.
• Daily cold call, phone blocking, and territory management utilized within the sales process.
• Research, prepare, assemble and deliver proposals for new prospective customers and existing customers within the assigned market.
• Support and respond to all customer retention activities or concerns.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/and or Experience: Minimum 1 year of related new customer sales and account management experience is a plus. Broker, Online RFP, and Marketing sales experience. Contracted service industry related sales and customer service experience. Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations: Knowledge of all facets of sales strategy and implementation including market research, customer prospecting, sales promotion and customer retention strategies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Organizational expertise regarding event management and grassroots outreach. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Physical Demands: Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements. Travel: As required for position.