Covanta

Sr Dir, National Accounts Program

Covanta$180K — $258K *
US-Anywhere
+ 7 other locationsRemote
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 12-15+ years of leadership experience in commercial or national accounts roles, preferably in environmental services
  • Proven collaboration skills with regional sales teams for enterprise growth
  • Track record of leading national sales teams and achieving P&L targets
  • Expertise in pipeline development, sales governance, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience in complex contract negotiation and multi-site account management
  • Proficient in CRM tools and data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a national sales team aligned with enterprise growth objectives
  • Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability and client excellence
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to enhance seller performance
  • Own and manage the National Accounts Budget for revenue and growth targets
  • Establish and lead a national pipeline strategy for opportunity generation
  • Collaborate with Regional Sales Leaders for strategic account alignment
  • Develop long-term vision for the National Accounts Program with leadership

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive work environment that encourages collaboration
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Focus on maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace
  • Promotion of trust and results-driven performance
Full Job Description
About the role

The Senior Director, National Accounts Program is an enterprise leader responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence of Reworld's National Accounts portfolio. This role owns revenue growth, margin expansion, and pipeline conversion, while delivering a differentiated, white-glove experience to Fortune 500 clients.

In addition to program leadership, this role leads a national team of sellers and account leaders, driving pipeline development, deal execution, and client expansion strategies. Success in this role is highly dependent on strong partnership with Regional Sales Leaders and Reworld's regional commercial teams, ensuring alignment on account ownership, pipeline development, and revenue realization across all markets.

As a key member of the Commercial Leadership Team, this role ensures seamless coordination across Sales, Operations, Pricing, Environmental, and Regional teams to unlock scalable, profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, develop, and scale a national team of sellers, account leaders, and program managers, aligned to enterprise growth objectives.
  • Establish a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, pipeline discipline, and client excellence.
  • Provide hands-on coaching, mentorship, and deal support to sellers, improving pipeline quality, conversion rates, and overall performance.
  • Build leadership capability through structured talent development, succession planning, and performance management frameworks.
  • Set clear expectations tied to budget attainment, pipeline health, and revenue conversion.


Budget Accountability
  • Own full National Accounts Budget, including revenue, margin, and growth targets across a multi-site, multi-service portfolio.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with Finance and Commercial leadership.
  • Drive forecast accuracy and pacing discipline, proactively managing risks and opportunities (R&O).
  • Hold both national sellers and cross-functional partners accountable for delivering financial commitments.


Pipeline Strategy, Sales Leadership & Regional Alignment
  • Establish and lead a national pipeline strategy, ensuring consistent generation, qualification, and conversion of opportunities.
  • Partner closely with Regional Sales Leaders and Reworld regional sales teams to align on account strategy, ownership, and pipeline prioritization, eliminating duplication and maximizing market coverage.
  • Create clear governance around pipeline visibility, stage progression, and deal accountability across national and regional teams.
  • Lead structured pipeline and deal review cadences that include regional stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, resource allocation, and execution.
  • Coach sellers on complex deal strategy, pricing, negotiation, and multi-site solution selling, while reinforcing collaboration with regional teams to accelerate deal cycles.
  • Drive coordinated efforts to identify and capture cross-sell, upsell, and expansion opportunitieswithin existing accounts across regions.


Strategic Program Leadership
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop long-term vision and roadmap for the National Accounts Program, aligned with enterprise growth priorities.
  • Identify and prioritize high-value customers, verticals, and waste streams in collaboration with regional and national leadership.
  • Ensure commercial strategies are executable by aligning closely with regional operations and sales teams.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs including pipeline health, win rates, retention, pricing realization, and margin performance.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA strongly preferred).
  • 12-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial, sales, national accounts or program leadership roles, preferably within environmental services or waste management.
  • Proven success collaborating with regional sales organizations to drive enterprise-level growth.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading national sales teams and delivering against P&L targets.
  • Deep expertise in pipeline development, sales governance, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Strong experience in complex contract negotiation, pricing strategy, and multi-site account management.
  • Proficiency in CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite) and data-driven decision-making.
  • Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel as required.


All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $180,600.00 - $258,100.00 USD. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080.

About Covanta

Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. The company's mission is to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier future for communities worldwide. Covanta operates over 40 facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The company's waste-to-energy facilities convert non-recyclable waste into clean, renewable energy, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing safe and reliable waste disposal services. Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services, including waste management, recycling, and environmental consulting services.
Learn more about Covanta
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$28 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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