Account Associate I

WM • Lombard, IL • 2w ago

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.

I. Job Summary

Please note this is a hybrid position, candidates must be commutable to the Lombard office, 3x a week.

The Account Associate I (IAM - TEAM) generates shareholder value by using a consultative retention based selling approach for Small/Medium commercial Waste Management customers as part of a team-based queue. The IAM - TEAM manages existing business relationships focused on achieving budgeted retention goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing and updating contract agreements from WM customers as well as growing revenues from existing customers. The role of the IAM - TEAM is to maintain a net positive business performance in the commercial space through proactive outreach, account retention and revenue protection efforts to maintain a mutually beneficial alignment between the customer and WM's growth goals.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Customer interaction (external and internal), response & follow up.

Serves as the lead point of contact for customer account management matters as part of a team-based queue, establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with internal and external customers, and build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.

Aligns WM products and services with customer needs, propose solutions that are compliant with appropriate local, state and federal regulations, and increase account penetration through consultative selling skills.

Negotiates, updates, and renews customer service agreements to maximize profits by providing ongoing education of contract details and use of strong negotiation skills.

Resolves challenging customer requests and collaborate with the Inside Sales Manager to resolve all customer escalations or issues.

Communicate rates, charges and service strategies with conviction as well as understand and effectively use customer incentives and concessions within appropriate profit targets and level of authority.

Collaborates with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory and engage additional WM business opportunities, referring internally as appropriate.

Administrative work.

Use WM sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently (i.e. Salesforce.com/Customer Relationship Management and Pricing Tools).

Prepares reports as needed and/or handle general administrative duties as appropriate.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

IV. Qualifications

Please note this is a hybrid position, candidates must be commutable to the Lombard office, 3x a week.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Experience: One (1) year of business-to-business account management experience at a proficient level (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Ability to effectively convert customer cancellation requests into long term relationships.

Ability to effectively build relationships across a wide variety of business @types.

Ability to multi-task and perform computer duties across multiple screens while on phone with customers addressing issues or concerns in a professional tone and temperament.

Proficient in time management and in computer skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Positive attitude that enjoys assisting and providing solutions to others.

High impact communication in written and verbal manner.

Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to negotiate effectively.

Ability to utilize sound business practices.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday;

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;

Normal setting for this job is an office setting.

The expected base pay rate for this position is $23.00-$24.00 an hour, plus commission. 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 factor.

Benefits

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.

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