Overview:

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety. 

 

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. 

Essential Job Summary::

The Outside Sales Representative is mainly responsible for new business acquisition while maintaining leveraging customer relationships within a book of business in the assigned geographic area.  This opportunity requires a dynamic sales professional with the ability to cross sell across a diverse customer base and vertically integrate Interstate Waste service into high value, complex accounts.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned. 

 

• Conduct daily street-level solicitation of businesses to promote and sell waste services.
• Build and maintain a robust book of business by acquiring new accounts and fostering relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth within your assigned territory, targeting businesses that require waste management solutions.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets, with a focus on securing new contracts and renewing existing ones.
• Utilize effective sales techniques and negotiation skills to overcome objections, address customer concerns, and close deals.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team, operations, and customer service departments to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Continuously seek opportunities to expand product offerings and upsell additional services to existing clients, maximizing revenue potential.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and account updates in the CRM system.

 

Requirements and Qualifications::

• Proven track record of success in commercial sales, preferably in waste management or a related industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with customers.
• Results-oriented mindset with a drive to exceed sales targets and maximize commission potential.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sales techniques and strategies, with a focus on customer acquisition and retention.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g, Salesforce) and sales tracking tools is a plus.
• Fluency in English required, Spanish is a plus.
• Must have geographic knowledge of assigned area.
• Driver’s license is required; must be comfortable driving throughout the day
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

 

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum: USD $55,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $75,000.00/Yr.