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Associate, Account Management

TerraCycle
TerraCycle Salary
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of- their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

We recycle over 400 hard-to-recycle waste streams, including coffee pods, cigarette butts, PPE, and more, keeping billions of products and packages out of landfills and incinerators. We’ve built a scalable, global business by recycling waste others won’t into valuable raw materials, and have been profitable for 10 years.

Since 2020, the US company has grown by over 93% and has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions in the commercial recycling industry. Today, TerraCycle operates across 18 countries, working with leading brands, retailers, businesses, and other stakeholders to deliver practical solutions to eliminate waste.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Associate, Account Management for our Commercial segment. This position requires high energy, positive entrepreneurs, and fun team players who can collaborate cross-functionally. This role entails developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote TerraCycle’s recycling services with third party partners in the North American market, with an emphasis on digital marketing and sales training - to ensure revenue targets and other KPIs are met.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the development of strategic marketing, communications, and sustainability recommendations for a portfolio of third party partners and distributors
  • Draft client-ready materials including program reports, trainings and sales presentations
  • Support the launch and onboarding of new partners and account planning
  • Coordinate with internal teams including Marketing, Design and Operations to ensure the timely execution of marketing, social media, website, PR, and operational deliverables
  • Manage and monitor program collections and invoicing
  • Maintain and update internal and external reports and trackers
  • Additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the business

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, sustainability, or related field is preferred
  • 1-3 years of professional experience
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Previous client management, brand marketing or agency experience a strong plus
  • Strong strategic and creative problem-solving skills
  • Agile mindset, flexible and easily adaptable to new challenges
  • Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, rapidly evolving work environment
  • Comfortable working as a member of a team as well as pursuing projects independently
  • Thrives in working through complex projects and finding creative solutions

Compensation

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
  • 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 22 PTO 2 VTO 9 paid holidays per year
  • Hybrid work schedule (after 90 days of employment)
  • Year-round Flex Fridays, as schedule allows

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment. At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

Salary Description

$50,000 annually

Salary : $50,000

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