Retention Specialist Sales
Waste Management , Inc., Deerfield, IL, United States
Job Description
Stericycle is now part of WM!!!
To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle,
CLICK HERE
to read the press release.
I. Job Summary
Under manager supervision, this position is responsible for retaining customers that are 'at risk', have been identified as potential lost business, or have requested cancellation of service with Shred It. This position supports cancellation/downgrade requests for individual accounts, "group" accounts or multi location customers that are part of our Shred It business. Team members will attempt to determine customers' needs/requirements and negotiate an appropriate resolution by right sizing, re-pricing, and/or resolving service quality issues. Team Members will resolve customer complaints and concerns through active listening, empathy, and professionalism. Team Members will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Re-negotiate contracts in an effort to retain customer business, when necessary. Mediate customer's requests while still maintaining a profitable level of revenue and leveraging higher level service programs. Utilize 'Value Based Sales Skills' to uncover client's existing service issues and needs, explain contract obligations if any (i.e. liquidated damages), provide alternatives for consideration (i.e. fewer pick-ups, alternative pricing, etc.), sell the value of the recommended solution, and retain/up-sell revenue. Manage cases assigned to you within prescribed service level expectations and utilize effective sales skills to attain a minimum 100% of assigned revenue. Work with cross functional team members including transportation, billing, collections, sales, and customer experience departments to assist in providing satisfactory solutions from the customer perspective in order to retain business. Proactively contact customers who have been identified as "at risk" for cancelling services using approved sales tactics and strategies to retain potential lost business Exercise appropriate level of discretion for credits and approvals in accordance with departmental policies by utilizing the tools and technology provided. Effectively utilize technology based CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool for lead follow-up, sale cycle disposition, pipeline management, forecasting and lost opportunity tracking. Keep comprehensive and accurate notes in the system. Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. III. Qualifications - Must live and work in the U.S.
Education equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in sales or marketing preferred, demonstrating good knowledge of business processes and order entry systems. Or Bachelor's degree in other related field, with previous sales and/or marketing experience. Two or more years of telesales experience, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating the ability to manage and develop existing and prospective accounts. Must have experience with customer relations and support as well as exhibit leadership abilities.
IV. Physical Requirements
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. Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $22.26 -$25.92. 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.
V. 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
About Us
ABOUT WM
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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.
Real ID
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.
Stericycle is now part of WM!!!
To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle,
CLICK HERE
to read the press release.
I. Job Summary
Under manager supervision, this position is responsible for retaining customers that are 'at risk', have been identified as potential lost business, or have requested cancellation of service with Shred It. This position supports cancellation/downgrade requests for individual accounts, "group" accounts or multi location customers that are part of our Shred It business. Team members will attempt to determine customers' needs/requirements and negotiate an appropriate resolution by right sizing, re-pricing, and/or resolving service quality issues. Team Members will resolve customer complaints and concerns through active listening, empathy, and professionalism. Team Members will demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Re-negotiate contracts in an effort to retain customer business, when necessary. Mediate customer's requests while still maintaining a profitable level of revenue and leveraging higher level service programs. Utilize 'Value Based Sales Skills' to uncover client's existing service issues and needs, explain contract obligations if any (i.e. liquidated damages), provide alternatives for consideration (i.e. fewer pick-ups, alternative pricing, etc.), sell the value of the recommended solution, and retain/up-sell revenue. Manage cases assigned to you within prescribed service level expectations and utilize effective sales skills to attain a minimum 100% of assigned revenue. Work with cross functional team members including transportation, billing, collections, sales, and customer experience departments to assist in providing satisfactory solutions from the customer perspective in order to retain business. Proactively contact customers who have been identified as "at risk" for cancelling services using approved sales tactics and strategies to retain potential lost business Exercise appropriate level of discretion for credits and approvals in accordance with departmental policies by utilizing the tools and technology provided. Effectively utilize technology based CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool for lead follow-up, sale cycle disposition, pipeline management, forecasting and lost opportunity tracking. Keep comprehensive and accurate notes in the system. Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. III. Qualifications - Must live and work in the U.S.
Education equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in sales or marketing preferred, demonstrating good knowledge of business processes and order entry systems. Or Bachelor's degree in other related field, with previous sales and/or marketing experience. Two or more years of telesales experience, or the equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating the ability to manage and develop existing and prospective accounts. Must have experience with customer relations and support as well as exhibit leadership abilities.
IV. Physical Requirements
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. Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $22.26 -$25.92. 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.
V. 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
About Us
ABOUT WM
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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.
Real ID
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.