Sales Representative

Description

**VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC** is a recognized leader in delivering sustainability solutions, with three divisions offering cutting-edge services across the industry. With a mission to innovate solutions that help clients achieve their sustainability goals, VLS employs more than 1,200 people across over 40 locations in North America. **Waste Management Services** VLS Waste Services provides customized solutions for managing industrial and commercial waste—both hazardous and non-hazardous—including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, liquid waste solidification, recycling, wastewater treatment, and secure waste containment. **Railcar Services** VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division offers specialized cleaning services for difficult-to-handle products—including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases—as well as comprehensive repair services covering full-service certified repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance. **Marine Services** VLS Marine Services division provides state-of-the-art barge cleaning and repair, as well as gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and petroleum-derived products. Requirements: * **Position Profile** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry, Biology, Oceanography, and/or Natural Sciences * Languages: Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English * Required Skills: * 3 years of experience in environmental sales. * Knowledge of the hazardous waste market, its treatment, and final disposal techniques. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle for 4–6 hours per day. * Ability to listen and speak clearly and courteously by phone and in person. * Knowledge of environmental regulations in Mexico and the United States of America. * Familiarity with basic field sampling equipment (e.g., LEL, Halide, pH, etc.). * Valid driver’s license. * General Knowledge: * General chemistry knowledge. * Sales techniques knowledge. * Quotation preparation knowledge. * Valid passport. * Age: Over 25 years old * Gender: Not specified * Marital Status: Not specified * **General Purpose** Administration of all sales-related activities associated with this position. * **Key Responsibilities** * Manage and administer sales for assigned accounts, meeting monthly sales targets. * Establish goals for acquiring new accounts and prospects as defined by the Sales Manager. * Coordinate with management on actions required to generate new accounts and follow up via telephone or in-person visits. * Maintain regular contact with active customers via telephone and in person. * Conduct company visits, collect samples, capture profiles (U.S. and Mexican), and support waste collection programs when required. * Support resolution of issues with active customers, such as waste acceptance, billing, collection scheduling, labeling, and profile preparation. * Attend periodic sales training sessions as required. * Provide customers with information—upon request—to assist them in complying with environmental legislation. * **Critical Activities** Maintain active customer relationships and open new accounts on a regular basis. * **Authority** Report agreements with management and/or leadership and customers to the organization. * **Position Interactions** **External** * Customers **Internal** * Planning and Logistics * Credit and Collections * Commercial Operations Department * Waste Storage Facility * U.S. Documentation * All personnel within the department