Waste Industry Municipal Marketing Manager - Houston Area

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops maximum potential sales volume and profitability from municipal markets within defined regional territory.
2. Participates in short and long-term strategic Market and Sales Planning.
3. Accountability for increasing WP market share and ensuring sales plans for territory are aligned and accomplished in accordance with company mission and established goals.
4. Leverages through strategy assessments, planning, and cross functional interaction a high degree of internal and external client satisfaction.
5. Drives acquisition and retention of governmental (city and county) contracts by maintaining critical relationships with elected officials, appointed staff and others influencing municipal contract decisions.
6. Maintains close and active relationships with elected and key officials. Attend Commission/Council Meetings frequently.
7. Seeks every opportunity to increase market share, revenue and profitability by securing new contracts and additional services by gaining support of decision-makers and attending to all critical buying influences.
8. Accountable for assisting clients and functioning in a consultative "industry expert" capacity.
9. Accountable for developing bid and RFP submittal packages and insuring that proposals meet all specification requirements, required pro-forma and superior level of professional quality in appearance and content.
10. Interfaces with WP executives, managers, associates and customers in targeting opportunities and aggressively pursing viable leads.
11. Actively or indirectly in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. RVP, Regional Financial Controller, Municipal Sales/Marketing leader, SVP Marketing) participates in closing significant contracts through aggressive negotiation, competitive pricing and proactive adherence to defined sales strategy.
12. In partnership with finance, periodically initiates the audit of municipal billing records, franchise fees and house counts to be sure prices are correct and being billed in accordance with established contracts.
13. Stays directly involved in complaints resolution as expressed by municipal staff and key officials.
14. Actively participates in community events and activities where applicable to promote WP's differentiable difference (e.g. Local League of Cities, Keep America Beautiful affiliates, community cleanup events, civic associations, local charitable organizations).
15. Keep management apprised of political activities and elections which may impact WP, Region, and/or Division.
16. Monitors council/commission agendas for solid waste issues for relevant cities and counties.
17. Prepare and submit on a timely basis all monthly/progress reports and Customer Relationship Management data as required by management.
18. Identifies/Coordinates with SVP Marketing opportunities for press coverage, need for collateral literature, advertising and sponsorship recommendations.
19. Researches and stays current regarding competitor services.
20. Acquires and monitors competitor's municipal contracts and their status.
21. Uses a standard format or sales automation tool for maintaining status of sales activities.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate against individuals based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.