Sales Representative

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

•  15 days of paid time off
•  4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
•  401(k) with an employer match
•  Paid holidays
•  Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

 

The Sales Representative will work with and report to the Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for a geographic territory in SE Michigan. The Sales Representative is responsible for generating and qualifying sales as well as carrying out and managing all sales activities on assigned accounts or areas. Representatives are responsible to research new areas for potential growth and in conjunction with the Regional Sales Manager, ensure customer satisfaction and manage the quality of the services we offer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aggressively solicit orders from current and prospective customers to maintain and increase customer base
• Maintain good customer relations by traveling throughout assigned territory to meet with existing and prospective customers to assess and manage customer needs
• Compile and manage lists of prospective sales leads through cold-calling and other techniques
• Penetrate new and existing market areas to maintain and increase sales and market share for assigned territories
• Develop working knowledge of branch/regional profit and loss components and dynamics including pricing service, calculating desired margins and cost of service
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of solid waste product and equipment pricing, costs and application to include roll-off presentation, commercial placement, front-end upgrade and full-line applications
• Provide price quotes and credit terms to potential customers and prepare sales contracts
• Develop and exhibit proficiency in commercial placement, customer needs analysis, customer upgrades and customer retention and in identifying major industrial needs in the areas of compaction application including pricing, mechanical aptitude and service capabilities
• Demonstrate proficiency in preparation and organization of sales presentations to major accounts by effectively displaying and demonstrating products and services and emphasizing marketable features
• Maintain awareness of the activities of all competitors
• Perform waste stream analysis to include estimation of volumes and recognition of waste streams requiring special handling or which can be recycled or diverted

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree from a four (4) year college or university
• Knowledge or experience in solid waste industry desired
• Two (2) to three (3) years of sales experience with thorough knowledge of sales techniques
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess a valid driver's license

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com