**Groot Recycling & Waste** is a locally managed solid waste and recycling company and is looking for an **Territory** **Sales Manager** to join the team at our location in **Round Lake Park!** Job Duties: + Selling and Retaining commercial waste removal and disposal services. + Preparing proposals, calling on new and existing customers, and utilizing /owning our Salesforce driven CRM tool, ARES. + Being the main point of contact for a current book of business of commercial accounts + Interacting with customers, non-profit, business associations, and networking events. + Gathering contract expiration dates, documenting existing customer concerns, and working with other departments to satisfy customer requests for service + 60% of your time will be spent in your designated territory, prospecting, building relationships, networking and exploring market opportunities. + 40% of this position will be spent in the office doing team building, strategic planning, and account management. The Position Provides: + A competitive base salary plus commission. + As an Outside Sales Rep you will also be eligible to perform to participate in Waste Connections new “Win-Win Equity Program”. This is a quarterly incentive which is designed to provide a vehicle for you to earn equity ownership of the company – your efforts will be rewarded with more than just commission! + Annual Chairman’s Club recognition for top national performers! + Guaranteed commission for the 1st three months with completion of on-boarding. + Excellent opportunities to advance within this growing company. + Company paid Cell Phone and Microsoft Surface Pro. + Mileage reimbursement. Qualifications: + 2+ years outside sales/B2B experience preferred + Solid Waste industry experience a plus, _not required_ + Bachelor’s degree _preferred_ + Reliable transportation Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to **"Connect with Your Future"** . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.