Sustainability and Sales Support

Independent Recycling Services Inc•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Independent Recycling Services is seeking a professional to support our sales and sustainability teams. This position will also be involved in and lead Independent's marketing/social media efforts. This is your chance to make a difference, so apply today!

Requirements

A high school diploma or its equivalent qualification is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for managing documentation and data efficiently.
Flexibility is important as the role may require occasional travel to attend various functions and events.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a degree in sustainability or relevant experience in the field will be given preference.

Responsibilities

Monthly Environmental Report Creation/Distribution: Enter data from recycling drivers' routes into our Trux database and maintain environmental routes. Set up new accounts for environmental statements. Create and distribute Environmental Reports to 100+ customers monthly. Send yearly Environmental Reports to customers along with future recycling tips.
Support Waste Audits and Reporting: Assist in coordinating audit procedures and dates with the customer, dispatch, and the recycling plant. Assist in performing LEED-certified waste audits on customer containers. Assist in creating a comprehensive report for customers tracking the contents found in containers.
LEED Construction Reports Creation/Distribution: Generate, save, and send LEED reports to customers. Respond to customer inquiries regarding said reports.
Billing/Invoicing/Credit Duties: Assist in preparing and entering billing for universal waste pickups, monthly compost pickups, paper shredding, and miscellaneous items (trash FOBS, container sales, compost bags, decal orders, etc.).
Education Duties: Participate in lunch-and-learns, cleaning staff trainings, tabling events/vendor fairs, walk-through waste audits and audit summaries, and recycling program launch trainings. Attend meetings with clients when needed. Manage the scheduling for Earth Day and America Recycles Day event calendars.
Marketing Duties: Work closely with the IRS team to create/develop marketing materials for Sales/Sustainability. Develop content and organize information/materials for various company-sponsored events. Develop social media ideas/content for our social media platforms. Create/distribute signage (flyers, brochures, posters). Maintain and distribute program startup guides for sustainability sub-k services. Maintain and distribute bid packages, pricing documents, and sales support materials.
Subcontract Coordination: Assist in coordinating subcontracted sustainability-related services when needed.
RFP’s/ Support: Assist in the entire RFP process. Assist in generating reports and handling calls as requested. Join tabling/networking events on an as-needed basis. Assist in resolving customer issues as they arise. Assist in updating customer information, contracts, and databases on an as-requested basis.
Miscellaneous: Activate compactor fobs, assemble data monthly. Customer service duties (answer phones, resolve issues, etc). Keep track of/order applicable inventory. Complete purchase requisition documents. Generate and send service announcement email blasts. Enter monthly recycling rebates and rates. Assist in recycling plant tour set up. Assist in managing office compost and recycling programs. Other projects and tasks as assigned/needed.
Recycling Contamination: Educate customers on recycling contamination through photos/grading information. Develop tools and suggestions to help customers avoid continued recycling contamination.