Account Manager at Waste Connections in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Account Manager Location: 7600-Winnipeg Job Description Why Choose Us: We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. General Description: The Account Manager will prospect new business while providing excellent customer service and retention skills to maintain an existing book of business. Utilizing a consultative selling approach the Account Manager matches prospect’s needs to Waste Connections services and aims to secure long-term partnerships. The main accountabilities are: Develop list of prospective accounts and key contacts Cold call companies in proximity of clients to build business. Customer retention with existing customer base Must demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills. Enter intelligence gathered into our Salesforce CRM system for future follow up Meet or exceed sales activity goals for new sales on a monthly basis. Cultivate client relationships.  Effectively determine the decision maker(s) and key personnel to maintain a personal level with all our customers helping to control Districts churn rate Analyze account activity and suggest opportunities for service improvements to the customer Address customer concerns and inquiries promptly, providing solutions and ensuring a positive customer experience. The ability to grow sales funnel to exceed sales quota and build strong business relationships with new and existing clients. What We Need From You: Professional presentation; is confident, assertive and displays a high level of self esteem Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a minimum of four years sales experience with proven results Completion of sales courses in Strategic Selling and Sales Negotiation Excellent written ,verbal and listening skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, etc.) Knowledge of Salesforce or comparable CRM tool is a plus. Good numeracy skills to estimate pricing and calculate margins. This position requires frequent driving must be able to pass an MVR check What You’ll Get From Us: Base salary plus monthly commission Comprehensive benefits package Annual Chairman’s Club recognition for top national performers With competitive base salary, Chairman’s club trip incentives (an all-inclusive paid trips top salespeople), and awards and incentives, our culture looks to drive success and creates an environment that is a great place to work for any motivated salesperson. On top of all of this, you can earn even more through our sales commission plan. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives, and more. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.