Senior Account Executive, Public Sector (Remote in NE Wisconsin/Upper Peninsula of Michigan)

<strong>Job Description</strong><br><br><strong>I. Job Summary</strong><br><br>Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for Public Sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative selling approach to retain and expand business with current WM customers. Assists in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with WM's franchise operations in cities, counties, and special districts ensuring that existing, extended, and new contracts are favorable to the Company. Serves as a company representative for local officials, community stakeholders, and associated businesses. Uses various media channels to coordinate and disseminate publicity and good-will information concerning WM.<br><br><strong>This position is remote however the employee will be required to reside in northeastern Wisconsin or the upper peninsula of Michigan based on business need. This position will require regular travel to customer locations within the assigned geographical region.</strong><br><br><strong>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br> <br><ul><li>Manage existing contracts including relationship maintenance, contract terms, service offerings, price increases and extensions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance customer relationships and satisfaction through involvement in the community. This includes but is not limited to: attending public functions, City Council / Board meetings and other community events, conducting community educational and informational outreach and working with appropriate media outlets for communication purposes.</li><li>Coordinate activities with other WM departments as necessary to deliver on contract and service expectations.</li><li>Develop strategies to strengthen/deepen service offerings and wallet share of existing contracts.</li><li>Utilize contract management and audit tools to maximize contract value and compliance.</li><li>Utilize revenue acceleration tools for existing contract renewals and target pursuits, shaping RFP's and existing contracts to provide value propositions that match customer needs and Waste Management offerings.</li><li>Develop community partnerships with elected officials and key community stakeholders that result in positive press coverage and have a beneficial impact on the community and WM.</li><li>Provide support and insight on political strategies, activity and needs within a community.</li><li>Coordinate, oversee and manage all bid responses, including pricing analysis, reporting and other exhibits as required.</li><li>Develop marketing strategies that identify retention and growth opportunities that include supporting strategies, resources and timelines necessary to accomplish goals.</li><li>Continue to build skills by participating in on-going training offered by the Company.</li></ul><br><br><strong>III. Qualifications</strong> - Must live and work in the U.S.<br><br><strong>A. Required Qualifications</strong> <br> <br><ul><li>Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or Economics, or five or more years of previous applicable experience in government relations, outside sales, public service, or related field.</li><li>Five years or more of previous applicable experience (in addition to education requirement)</li></ul><br><br><strong>B. Preferred Qualifications </strong><br><br>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or Economics, or similar area of study, and five or more years of previous applicable experience.<br><br><strong>IV. Physical Requirements</strong><br><br>Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.<br><br>This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.<br><br>The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $85,400 - $104,200. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.<br><br><strong>V. Benefits </strong><br>At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. <br><br>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.<br><br><strong>About Us</strong><br><br><b> ABOUT WM</b><br> <br> WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. <br><br><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b><br> <br>For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.<br> <br>For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.<br> <br><b>Real ID</b><br> <br>In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

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