Account Executive - Gulf Coast

Waste Management • Tupelo, MS

121d • Remote

About The Position

The Account Executive (AE) is an inside sales position. This is a hybrid work situation, with a 50% in-office expectation. Candidates must be based near our Tupelo, MS office (499 South Gloster, Ste B2 - Tupelo MS 38801). The work schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. This position is a combo hunter / farmer, meaning you will be responsible for new business as well as retention of existing accounts. Candidates should be well-versed in business to business (B2B) sales and willing to cold call and prospect for new business while managing a book of business. The AE generates shareholder value by using a consultative retention approach for larger and/or more complex Small/Medium Business WM customers in an assigned book of business, territory/segment. The AE manages existing business relationships focused on achieving budgeted retention goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing and updating contract agreements from WM customers as well as growing revenues from existing customers. The role of the AE is to maintain a net positive business performance in the commercial space through proactive outreach, account retention and revenue protection efforts to maintain a mutually beneficial alignment between the customer and WM's growth goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• One (1) year of WM experience or five (5) years of business to business account management at a proficient level.
• Ability to effectively convert customer cancellation requests.
• Ability to build relationships (highly competent).
• Ability to set goals.
• Proficient in time management.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• High impact communication.
• Planning and organization.
• Ability to negotiate (highly competent).
• Financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for customer account management matters in an assigned book of business.
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Align Waste Management products and services with customer needs.
• Propose solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations.
• Increase account penetration through consultative selling skills.
• Negotiate, update, and renew customer service agreements to maximize profits.
• Provide ongoing education of contract details and use strong negotiation skills.
• Resolve challenging customer requests and collaborate with the Inside Sales Manager to resolve all customer escalations or issues.
• Communicate rates, charges and service strategies with conviction.
• Understand and effectively use customer incentives and concessions within appropriate profit targets and level of authority.
• Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory.
• Engage additional WM business opportunities, referring internally as appropriate.
• Use Waste Management sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently.
• Prepare reports as needed and/or handle general administrative duties as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Company match on 401K (4.5% with NO vesting period).
• Generous vacation and sick time.
• Assistance with continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: High school or GED