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Sales Rep

Waste Connections
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026 CLOSED ON 8/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Rep position at Waste Connections?

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Rep to join our team in Knoxville, TN.

Our Outside Sales Rep will work directly with the District Sales Manager to formulate both short-term and long-term goals and action plans for the hauling company. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

Waste Connections Offers

  • Competitive Base Salary plus Commission.
  • Guaranteed commission for first 3 months with the completion of on-boarding.
  • Company paid cell phone & Microsoft Surface Pro.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Annual Chairman’s Club recognition for top national performers.
  • Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
  • Generous matching 401(K) and Paid Time Off.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed for community events.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, parental leave, & 401(K).

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Selling 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 trade shows.
  • Gathering contract expiration dates, documenting existing customer concerns, and working with other departments to satisfy customer requests for service.
  • 70% of your time will be spent in your designated territory, prospecting, building relationships, and exploring market opportunities.
  • 30% of this position will be spent in the office doing team building, strategic planning, and account management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Reliable transportation required.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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