Public Sector Account Executive - Northeast OH
Waste Management
Posted Saturday, April 18, 2026
Posting ID: 2344539
Cleveland, OH
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Quick Snapshot
While this is mostly a work from home / remote position, candidates need to be local to the Northeast Ohio area. The territory will span from Columbus up to Toledo, and over to the eastern side of Ohio, including Cleveland, Youngstown, and Chardon. This person will manage our relationships with small and large municipalities throughout the territory and will also prospect for new opportunities with townships and cities we would like to do work with. Prior public sector / government experience is preferred for this role.
Job Summary
Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for public sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative selling approach to retain and expand business with current WM customers. Assists in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with WM's franchise operations in cities, counties, and special districts ensuring that existing, extended, and new contracts are favorable to the Company.
Serves as a company representative for local officials, community stakeholders, and associated businesses. Uses various media channels to coordinate and disseminate publicity and good-will information concerning WM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Required Qualifications
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. 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.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our 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.
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
While this is mostly a work from home / remote position, candidates need to be local to the Northeast Ohio area. The territory will span from Columbus up to Toledo, and over to the eastern side of Ohio, including Cleveland, Youngstown, and Chardon. This person will manage our relationships with small and large municipalities throughout the territory and will also prospect for new opportunities with townships and cities we would like to do work with. Prior public sector / government experience is preferred for this role.
Job Summary
Uses sales skills and content knowledge to promote and assist with sales and service activities for public sector customers and prospects in a designated Area. Uses a consultative selling approach to retain and expand business with current WM customers. Assists in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with WM's franchise operations in cities, counties, and special districts ensuring that existing, extended, and new contracts are favorable to the Company.
Serves as a company representative for local officials, community stakeholders, and associated businesses. Uses various media channels to coordinate and disseminate publicity and good-will information concerning WM.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage existing contracts including relationship maintenance, contract terms, service offerings, price increases and extensions.
- Maintain and enhance customer relationships and satisfaction through involvement in the community. This includes but is not limited to: attending public functions, City Council / Board meetings and other community events, conducting community educational and informational outreach and working with appropriate media outlets for communication purposes.
- Coordinate activities with other WM departments as necessary to deliver on contract and service expectations.
- Develop strategies to strengthen/deepen service offerings and wallet share of existing contracts.
- Utilize contract management and audit tools to maximize contract value and compliance.
- Utilize revenue acceleration tools for existing contract renewals and target pursuits, shaping RFP's and existing contracts to provide value propositions that match customer needs and Waste Management offerings.
- Develop community partnerships with elected officials and key community stakeholders that result in positive press coverage and have a beneficial impact on the community and WM.
- Provide support and insight on political strategies, activity and needs within a community.
- Coordinate, oversee and manage all bid responses, including pricing analysis, reporting and other exhibits as required.
- Develop marketing strategies that identify retention and growth opportunities that include supporting strategies, resources and timelines necessary to accomplish goals.
- Continue to build skills by participating in on-going training offered by the Company.
A. Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or Economics, or five or more years of previous applicable experience in government relations, outside sales, public service, or related field.
- 5 years or more of previous applicable experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or Economics, or similar area of study, and five or more years of previous applicable experience.
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. 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.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our 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.
ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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