Account Executive

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Are you a high-energy sales performer with a true hunter mindset? Whether you’re looking to step into a recession-proof, essential industry or take your B2B sales career to the next level, this is your chance to build a lucrative territory in the thriving High Point and Greensboro market.

In the solid waste and environmental services industry, everyone needs our services. Your mission is simple: get out into the field, target competitors, prospect new businesses, and close deals. With a strong base salary to back you up and uncapped commission, your earning potential is entirely in your own hands.

• Drive New Business:
  Actively prospect, cold call, perform field walk-ins, and target high-value Commercial & Industrial accounts ($200–$2,000+/month revenue potential).
• Outmaneuver Competitors:
  Identify market opportunities to win accounts from competitors by demonstrating superior service value and customized pricing structures.
• Build a Strong Pipeline:
  Manage your entire sales lifecycle from lead generation to signed agreement using Salesforce.
• Network & Connect:
  Elevate company visibility across the Triad region through trade shows, Chamber of Commerce events, and local networking groups.
• Own the Field:
  Conduct site visits, evaluate customer logistics, and collaborate with local Operations and Customer Support teams to deliver seamless onboarding.

• The Hunter Mentality:
  Driven, resilient, self-motivated, and fiercely competitive with a strong desire to win and exceed growth quotas.
• Sales
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of successful B2B sales experience with a track record of beating revenue targets (waste industry experience is a plus, but not required for the right driven closer).
• CRM & Pipeline Mastery:
  Proven skill using Salesforce (or similar CRM) to manage daily touchpoints, sales blocks, and pipeline metrics.
• Relationship Builder:
  Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to win trust with decision-makers on site and in executive offices.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

• Uncapped Commissions:
  Unlimited earning potential tied directly to your production.
• Competitive Base Salary:
  Stability and support while you build and expand your pipeline.
• Essential Industry Stability:
  Work in a high-demand, resilient sector with continuous opportunity for career advancement.
• Local Market Ownership:
  Direct focus on expanding market share in the High Point and Greensboro communities.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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