Account Executive

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

$75K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
  • Experience in business development, sales, or account management in a B2B setting
  • Familiarity with consultative or solution-based selling
  • Proficiency in CRM tools like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and research potential clients through cold calling and digital outreach
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads
  • Conduct discovery calls to understand client needs
  • Prepare and deliver tailored presentations and proposals
  • Negotiate and close new business deals
  • Stay informed on industry trends to spot new opportunities
  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities in the CRM system

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounted Stock Program
  • 401K
  • Employee Awards
  • Tuition Assistance
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Account Executive is responsible for identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities to drive profitable revenue growth. This role is focused exclusively on outbound prospecting, lead generation, and converting prospects into long-term clients. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building relationships.

Hiring range: First year potential earnings $75,000-$100,000+

Key Responsibilities
  • Identifies and researches potential clients through various channels including cold calling, networking, referrals, and digital outreach.
  • Develops and maintains a robust pipeline of qualified leads.
  • Participates in strategic planning sessions to refine business development tactics.
  • Conducts discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs and presents tailored solutions.
  • Prepares and delivers compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
  • Negotiates and closes new business deals to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Stays informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and market shifts to identify new opportunities.
  • Provides feedback to sales leadership and marketing teams to refine messaging and offerings.
  • Maintains accurate records of all sales activities, opportunities, and client interactions in the CRM system and other reporting mechanisms.
  • Reports on weekly/monthly performance metrics and pipeline status to leadership.
  • Works closely with marketing and operations teams to align outreach strategies and ensure seamless onboarding of new clients.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
Education, Experience & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and will have proven experience in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within a B2B environment. Experience in consultative selling or solution-based sales, familiarity with the waste industry, an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving are strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills1 both written and verbal1 are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency with CRM tools such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is also required to effectively manage client relationships and sales pipelines.

Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in the United States and possess a valid drivers license. The position requires the ability to travel up to 80% of the time within a defined territory, including periodic overnight travel for regional training sessions.

Attributes

Responsible, team-oriented individual who is committed to safety and demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, committed to customer service and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

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