Waste Program Manager

UCBEnvironmental is a family of companies focused on Sustainable Sustainability. Through our five distinct divisions: , UCBPallet

Solutions, UCBOrganic

Waste, UCBTrading and UCBZeroWaste... we service many of the largest, most trusted brands in the country!

UCBZeroWaste is a comprehensive fully managed waste reduction program. We are not a hauler! Nor do we compete with haulers;
We manage them! We partner with the world leading companies to implement our proven methodology to reduce waste by focusing on the origin of waste (inside the building) as well as the processing of waste (outside the building). Our comprehensive programs include waste reduction, recycling, re-use, resale as well as de-packaging, digesting, composting and/or waste-to energy (WTE). UCBZeroWaste offers a (no-cost) comprehensive waste audit in order to quantify the financial and environmental opportunity.

• Competitive Salary
• Longevity Bonus
• A-Player Bonus
• Career growth opportunities
• Your work helps reduce environmental impact
• Supportive and accessible leadership team
• Work with a passionate and collaborative team of people
• Work with the biggest most well-known companies

The National Sustainability Manager/Waste Program Manager at UCBZeroWaste is responsible for sales and implementation of large-scale recycling, re-use and zero waste programs across medium to large U.S. manufacturers and distributers. UCBZeroWaste (UCB) has a business model to run entire sustainability programs for large companies by way of a "profit share" of any improvements UCB makes financially and environmentally beyond an established baseline.

It is the job of the National Implementation Manager to review contract data, identify opportunities and manage the entirety of the program after contracting and implementation.

• Meet with new or existing customers to discuss how specific UCB products or services can meet their needs.
• Visit customer sites to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
• Negotiate prices or terms of vendor sales or service agreements.
• Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
• Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in sustainability consulting, zero waste implementation, or enterprise waste reduction programs
• Proven success managing full-cycle program implementations delivering financial and environmental impact for large manufacturing and distribution clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to negotiate and interpret contracts
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills; proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Strong recycling, environmental, and sustainability acumen

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

• 50% travel

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UCBEnvironmental is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.