Associate, Commercial Recycling Sales

About the Role

TerraCycle is seeking an Associate, Commercial Recycling Sales to identify and initiate conversations with potential partners for its Commercial Recycling division. This entry-level position is designed for a motivated individual looking to gain experience in sales, lead generation, and business outreach. The role focuses on front-end sales activities, including prospect research, cold outreach, and pipeline development to support the growth of TerraCycle’s recycling solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and identify key decision-makers across target industries.
• Perform high-volume outreach via email, phone, and LinkedIn to engage potential clients.
• Maintain and update lead databases, ensuring accurate tracking of outreach efforts.
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads to determine potential business opportunities.
• Schedule introductory meetings and hand off qualified leads to senior team members.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop outreach strategies and improve engagement.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and sales materials.
• Track and report outreach metrics to measure effectiveness and optimize approaches.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong research and analytical skills for identifying potential clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for sustainability and TerraCycle’s mission.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or related field.