Product & Zero Waste Specialist
Job Description
The Product and Zero Waste Specialist is responsible for driving waste diversion sales for Eco-Products customers by utilizing relationships with haulers, composters, and sustainability-minded customers. This position serves as a "consultant" to our team and our customer base with a focus on Waste Diverting operators and direct-sales accounts such as stadiums, corporate campuses, and universities.
Responsibilities
- Drive waste diverting operator sales in coordination with the Regional Sales Manager and brokers.
- Serve as a consultant to both prospects and clients looking to strengthen their commitment to sustainable packaging and waste diversion.
- Develop and expand relationships with compost manufacturers and food waste haulers in the region and drive forward increased acceptance of compostable foodservice packaging at compost operations.
- Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, legislative challenges or opportunities, waste diversion infrastructure opportunities, and competitor products, prices, and sales.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
- Provide basic product information and practical training to distribution personnel.
- Seek and develop new business; identify prospective customers by utilizing national account data, as well as, follow up on leads from existing clients, attending trade shows and conferences.
- Create and present effective presentations that successfully communicate Eco-Products' value proposition and services as part of our category solution.
Qualifications
This position supports the markets of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, and Missouri. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $85,000 - $110,000 + bonus + benefits. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays, and wellness program.