Business Development​/Sales Representative

Business Development/Sales Representative

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Compensation:
Base salary: $65,000 per annum

$80,000 – $130,000, inclusive of base salary and commissions, plus additional benefits such as car allowance, gas reimbursement, health benefits, pension plan, and more. Opportunity to earn beyond the stated range based on sales growth

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the Business Development/Sales Representative works to develop and maintain business relationships with institutions, commercial, and industrial waste clients to grow the commercial business. The successful candidate will serve the Kitchener/Waterloo/ Guelph/Cambridge markets and work independently to develop leads, engage in the sales process, and close opportunities to drive growth.

This Business Development/Sales Representative role offers a competitive base salary, commission, and performance-based bonuses, providing high earning potential for motivated individuals.

Responsibilities
:

In the position of Business Development/Sales Representative your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Identify, quantify and categorize lead opportunities on potential new clients via referrals, cold calling, etc., to obtain maximum sales and volume from all commercial sectors in assigned territory.
• Set up appointments and make sales presentations.
• Prepare special or standard proposals tailored to individual prospects.
• Keep informed on competitive services, promotional matters, sales techniques, pricing and use marketing policies.
• Utilize resources and perform research to determine sales patterns and strategies. (e.g. CRM program).
• Support and educate customers on MWSI services, programs, industry trends.
• Increase win-loss ratios utilizing sales strategies and effective time management.
• Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of commercial waste and recycling customers through relationship management, customer retention, service optimization, contract renewals, and identification of business growth opportunities.
• Work with local Miller Waste Systems teams to achieve growth results.

Competencies &

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a sale’s/business development role, preferably in an industrial setting, is a requirement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a highly interactive and engaging team.
• Strong prospecting skills, including lead identification, research, and targeted outreach.
• Resilience and persistence in handling rejection and maintaining consistent follow-up.
• Understanding of the sales funnel, including lead generation, qualification, and closing techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and other sales tools to effectively manage leads and sales…