I. Job Summary The Account Associate I (AA) serves as a key point of contact for WM's Small/Medium business customers. Operating as part of a team-based queue, the AA focuses on retaining and growing the team's book of business. Through effective management of inbound call requests and proactive customer outreach, the AA maintains a net positive business performance by preventing customer cancellations and securing updated contract agreements. Success in this role is achieved through sound retention strategies, effective negotiation skills, and alignment with WM's growth objectives. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Communicates in a focused and compelling way that drives customers’ thoughts and actions. • Utilizes appropriate change management processes to meet the demands of the sales role. • Controls sales assignments by allocating necessary time to retention and acquisition goals, requirements, and opportunities. • Explores alternatives to reach mutually beneficial sales agreements that gain customers’ acceptance and commitment. • Contributes to individual and shared responsibilities in a team environment. • Navigates through multiple systems, sales tools, and processes ensuring accurate documentation when executing customer interactions. • Uses WM sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently (i.e. Salesforce.com/Customer Relationship Management and Pricing Tools.) • Analyzes reports as needed and/or handles general administrative duties as appropriate. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) • 1 year Business-to-business account management, inside sales (phone based sales), and/or customer service experience that includes a sales component B. Preferred Qualifications IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. • Repetitive Motions • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination • Sitting • Talking • Hearing ☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.