What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at Four Seasons Disposal?
Job Duties:
- Aggressively manage customer and community relationships to retain and gain sales revenue
- Utilize prospecting, relationship building, selling, contract negotiation, customer service techniques and social media to gain new customers
- Sustain relationships and build a long term loyal book of business with exceptional customer service
- Continue to explore and develop additional service line sales, based on the trust developed with customers
- Rely on assistance from the customer service team as appropriate
- Work closely with the Sales Manager to define specific sales goals and measures of success for assigned territories and the company overall
- Produce sales goal updates and status report updates on a regular basis as required to document all sales efforts
- Keep all sales activity tracked and up-to-date in an acceptable format for quick reference and support of sales actions
- Always look for opportunities to add new services, improve services and ways to create a market edge
- Proactively explore market opportunities with the appropriate Four Seasons Disposal team members
- Interact with operations leadership and frontline associates to understand route and facility capacity, efficiency and profitability related to service stops and customers
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of all Four Seasons Disposal services including residential, commercial, industrial trash and recycling hauling, processing, transfer and disposal services to allow for accurate and detailed information sharing and the development of financially and operationally sound bids
- Understand and effectively communicate Four seasons Disposal waste acceptance policies in an appropriate fashion to target audiences
- Work collaboratively with Four Seasons Disposal engineering team and specific associates designated with authority on waste acceptance decisions to find solutions to meet customer needs and protect Four Seasons Disposal interests
- Obtain feedback from Four Seasons Disposal safety team, and others as appropriate, to ensure the safety of Four Seasons Disposal associates are a priority in sales decisions
- Work with sales support staff to effectively manage administrative duties, customer needs, operational interactions and to allow for the best use of time and targeted sales efforts
- Serve as a representative of Four Seasons Disposal to local community and business decision-makers, including municipal and county officials, trade associations, chambers of commerce and similar organizations to network and build customer prospect opportunities
- Communicate with customers regarding service issues using appropriate emotional intelligence to effectively handle difficult conversations
- Use technology tools and provided software systems to gain efficiency and continuity of service
- Use social media, as appropriate, to build a community network and recognition as an industry expert
- Always present oneself in a polished and professional manner, both in appearance/dress and with a positive communication style
- Always apply the best judgement and ethical practice, treating all customers and the community as we would like to be treated
Qualifications Include:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
- Multiple years prior experience in the trash / waste industry with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals REQUIRED
- Roll Off & Commercial waste sales preferred
- Valid driver s license and a good driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Trash / Waste industry: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35,000