Area Sales Representative - Spartanburg County

Meridian Waste•Greer, SC

18d

About The Position

The Area Sales Representative will be responsible for new customer sales, renewing existing customers, internal growth of existing customers and overall net growth of an assigned market area. This position is responsible for generating budgeted revenue growth by utilizing a consultative approach in the sale of waste management services. The sales representative is responsible for prospecting and closing sales by developing and implementing sound selling strategies. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, related field and or work experience.
Minimum four years of related new customer sales and account management experience.
Broker, Online RFP, and Marketing sales experience.
Contracted service industry related sales and customer service experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

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.