Outside Sales Representative

10554 Tanner Rd. Houston, TX 77041 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Contact Information Company: Republic Services General Statement Does working for an industry leader sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? Republic Services offers a unique opportunity that fosters individual growth and rewards performance through a superb compensation package, career mobility, and corporate recognition. Republic Services is the Third Largest Waste Disposal Company in America. We are on the New York Stock Exchange (NYS-RSG). Visit our website http://www.republicservices.com/. Republic Services Inc, and our Management Team has received outstanding awards:• Forbes Best Big Companies - 2006 • America's Most Shareholder Friendly Company - Institutional Investor 2007,2006 • America's Top CEO in Environmental Services - Institutional Investor 2007,2006,2005 • America's Top CFO - Institutional Investor - 2007,2006,2005,2004 • Forbes Best Managed Companies - 2004 • Driver of the Year - Environmental Industry Association - 2007,2006,2005,2004 Job Description Outside Sales Representative Looking for candidates that can aggressively cold call on a daily basis to close new business.  Average cold calls per day - 25, average follow up per day -50, use contact management database daily. Candidate must be a self-starter, competitive, driven, self motivated and available to network in Associations and Chambers throughout Houston and surrounding areas.OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENATIVEREPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES, INC. Location:   Republic Waste Services of HoustonReport To:   Shelley Self and Larry WheelerCompensation:   TBD Summary Works daily assigned grids in assigned area to increase growth in that territory.  Must sell profitable accounts and maintain monthly quota.  Must manage territory through mandatory CRMS database. Essential Duties and Responsibilities – include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. · Must have reliable transportation to work daily to travel through out the territory· Administer and preserve all price initiatives to customers.· Prospect daily in assigned area and enter all activities in crms – call report· Attend monthly networking functions to gain potential business.· Must follow up daily by phone, fax, mail and email to increase sales funnel.· Maintain $10000-$12000 monthly in CRMS prospecting and future opportunities· Ride with sales Supervisors, Account Reps, Major Account Reps and other Outside reps on occasion· Resolve customer issues or problems; answer customer questions regarding account and services.· Coordinate customer activities with sales team to ensure smooth transactions for customers.· Responsible for customer contracts, correspondence, pricing administration, etc.· Achieve budget net sales, price increase, and customer retention goals.· Follow up on commitments with customers to ensure 100% satisfaction. Minimum Qualifications · One to two years of sales related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.· Waste Industry experience preferred.· Effective communication skills with customers.· Knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques.· Knowledge of general customer service philosophies.· Able to perform basic mathematical skills related to business use.· Able to apply judgment to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.· Strong user skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), MS Outlook.  Able to learn internal sales software system. Minimum Criteria for Candidate Evaluation · Demonstrates strong sales skills through building and sustaining business relationships with customers.· Exceptional customer service skills.· Resolves customer issues in a timely manner through gathering appropriate information; analyze and communicate solution(s).· Self-starter, able to take initiative and provide results; proactive approach with customers.· Able to adapt to a dynamic work environment.· Able to multi-task through balancing individual and team responsibilities.· Effective oral and written communication skills.· Comfortable in making presentations to small and large groups.· Works with integrity, enthusiasm and creativity.· Driven by commitment to success through aligning work priorities with strategic goals and opportunities.· Uses effective time management and organizational skills.· Strives to continuously build sales knowledge and skills.· Displays professionalism in behaviors and attitudes in and out of work environment. Physical Demands/ADA Requirements ·  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to frequently stand, walk and sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. If interested in this position, please contact your immediate manager or supervisor before applying. 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