Construction Account Manager - Sales

About the position

Our Construction Account Managers are responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing sales strategies for the Construction line of business. Responsible for managing and retaining a portfolio of accounts, prospecting and adding new business opportunities, and establishing a long-lasting business relationships with customers to grow a revenue base of business. 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!

Responsibilities

• Identify viable leads, retain active accounts, and acquire new business for the Construction line of business.
• Maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in a designated market to anticipate changing customer needs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of company's available services per lines of business, pricing structures, and offer additional services specified by customer.
• Establish long term business relationships with existing clients to grow revenue and meet pricing objectives.
• Execute service agreements with customers.
• Negotiate with customers to retain the relationship and associated revenue during pricing initiatives.
• Build relationships and increase company visibility through participation in company sponsored activities, trade shows, Chamber of Commerce events, and similar activities.
• Partner with Operations Team and Customer Service department to address customer needs.
• Perform site visits as required.
• Responsible for achieving and/or exceeding monthly retention and growth quota.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of solid waste industry experience (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, advertising, marketing or related field (preferred)

Benefits

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