Sales Account Manager - Brand Partnerships

The position is based in Trenton, NJ and will report to, and work closely with the North American Director of Sales.

TerraCycle is a highly innovative social enterprise and the global leader in recycling traditionally non-recyclable waste, and is looking for a self-motivated, polished, and energetic Sales Account Manager to join our Brand Partnerships team in the USA.

TerraCycle has received numerous national and international environmental, social, innovation and marketing awards over the years. Our brand partnerships enable TerraCycle to collect and recycle products and packaging that typically can’t be recycled. We work and develop sustainability marketing programs with some of the most recognizable brands in the world (P&G, L’Oreal, Colgate-Palmolive, Kraft Heinz, Nestle, and PepsiCo and many more) as well as dozens of independent companies (like Clif Bar, Gu Energy, Earthborn Holistic, and more).

The Sales Account Manager will work closely with the marketing and sustainability departments in those companies to develop new business. This is a unique role for a resourceful, driven individual looking for an exceptional sales opportunity with a global leader in the sustainability field. The position is based in Trenton, NJ and will report to, and work closely with the North American Director of Sales.

The Sales Account Manager will:

  • Identify & secure new partnerships for TerraCycle
  • Research and evaluate potential new partners
  • Reach out to potential new partners via e-mail & phone follow-up
  • Develop client specific presentations
  • Present the TerraCycle program to potential new partners in conjunction with the North American Director of Sales
  • Work with new partners on pricing & finalization of contracts
  • Identify new, profit generating opportunities for TerraCycle

Qualifications:

  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong project management skills are essential
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint & Excel
  • An entrepreneurial spirit
  • 1-3 years of sales, marketing or sustainability experience
  • Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry or experience with social enterprise preferred
  • Experience negotiating and closing business opportunities

Compensation:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Educational assistance and commuter tax benefit programs available.
  • TerraCycle has a free taxi-service from the Trenton train station for its Philadelphia and New York employees.
  • International office exchange program available. (TerraCycle has offices in Brazil, London, China, Tokyo, Sydney and Mexico with more opening soon)

Please send a cover letter, resume and samples of business communications to liana.scobie@terracycle.com