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LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment.
Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.
We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values : To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety Serve With Passion Innovate Relentlessly Engage With Integrity
Build Community Be Accountable
The Business Development Representative will be responsible for identifying leads along with proactively prospecting and selling new and profitable commercial, industrial, and recycling services to customers.
This individual will regularly meet with prospective new clients in the assigned market area to deliver sales presentations, follow up with key decision makers, and sell LRS services.
Reports To
Director of Business Development
Responsibilities
Identify viable leads and manage prospects to acquire new, profitable commercial, industrial, and recycling business to meet and exceed monthly-established targeted revenue goals
Utilize Salesforce to schedule and document all activities and develop robust information profiles on prospective customers to facilitate the acquisition of new customers
Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective new clients and follow up with key customer decision-makers and to close sales
Complete consistently scheduled phone blocks and cold call prospecting activities to establish initial and follow-up appointments with customer decision-makers
Develop and maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated market to anticipate changing customer needs
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Company’s available services, lines of business, and pricing structures
Offer additional services to existing and potential commercial, industrial, and recycling clients including total waste stream management solutions, as appropriate, to grow targeted profitable revenue and contribute to Company goals and objectives
Complete required Customer Service Agreements, CRM entries, reports, and other paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policy
Build relationships and increase Company visibility through participation in Company-sponsored activities, as required, such as attending trade shows, chamber of commerce events
Act as a company representative at community events, as required
Perform other job-related duties as necessary
Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills
Associate / Bachelor’s degree required
At least 1 year experience in a customer-facing role that includes identifying and addressing customer needs
Valid driver’s license
Professional presentation; is confident, assertive and displays a high level of self-esteem
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient manner
Good communication skills; is able to effectively communicate to all levels of management, both internally and externally
Strong active listening skills; gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions when appropriate, and letting others fully state their ideas
Grasps concepts quickly and has good follow through skills; adheres to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise;
maintains a positive outlook
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Excellent self-motivation skills; maintains a feeling of pride in work; has a strong work ethic and strives to achieve all goals;
is competitive and has a strong desire to win; takes appropriate risks
Is trustworthy and maintains the highest level of confidentiality at all times
Is high energy, friendly and engaging; has excellent persuasion skills; can persuade others to change their minds or behavior
Has a service orientation; is actively looking for ways to help people
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Last updated : 2024-06-09
Full Time
Utilities
$68k-87k (estimate)
06/10/2024
06/10/2024
lrsrecycles.com
CHICAGO, IL
500 - 1,000
1999
Private
$200M - $500M
Utilities
LRS provides waste removal, roll-off dumpster, portable restroom rental and organic waste collection services for residential and businesses.