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Regional Sales Leader, New York & Canada

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, New York
Jul 22, 2025

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

You want ownership and responsibility for helping to play a key role in ensuring the achievement of significant revenue growth targets that support the Midwest Region's objectives in a fast-paced and dynamic market.

You have the energy, business insight, expertise, "hunter" instincts and people skills to consistently achieve meaningful growth targets while working in close collaboration with cross functional partners. Do you have experience managing geographically dispersed dynamic sellers?

As an outstanding and experienced Sales Leader, you will develop and execute a multi-faceted sales strategy to gain market share and build the highest levels of customer and team satisfaction. Develop and lead our team for growth in the Sustainable Material Management and environmental services segment focused on non-hazardous liquids and solids but also offering One-Stop-Shop services including Industrial Services, Hazardous Waste, Recycling, Compost, De-packaging and other forms of Reuse. This sales leadership role is designed for performers who deliver against ambitious business goals in a fast-growing company.

The Midwest Region Sales team is looking to expand and grow our leadership team and is seeking to hire a Regional Director of Sales that will manage the selling and growth strategy for part of the Midwest Region. The Sales leader will be responsible for management of our selling team to fill open capacity in of our Material Processing and Thermomechanical Treatment facilities. The successful candidate will further develop and execute on our sales strategy, be responsible for the profitability and sales budget. The candidate will report to the US Midwest Chief Commercial Officer and work closely with our Customer Care, Solutions Sales Managers, other Sales Directors, and Waste Approval Teams to ensure all aspects of the business are efficiently and effectively managed.

The Buffalo/Niagara area is preferred but Reworld us open to Toronto-based candidates. The selected individual must be within a commutable distance to any facility in the Buffalo/Niagara region. This is a hybrid role with the expectation of regular onsite presence each week.

Responsibilities include:

  • Player / Coach - Lead the growth of all Lines of Business - Lead a team as well as identify and develop business opportunities to grow.

  • Execute on our Full Potential Plan initiatives.

  • Forecasting and reporting - Will actively communicate sales activities and pipeline opportunities and drive CRM/NetSuite proficiencies.

  • Sales and Administrative Processes - Will follow established protocols regarding contracts, credit, pricing, procedures, and documentation. Drive profitable revenue growth.

  • Execute on pricing strategy.

  • Execute on overall sales plans and strategy.

  • Communicate with Commercial and Senior Leadership team.

  • Roll up your sleeves and do what is necessary for the customer and business.

  • Skill and experience in Private Equity and Lean environment.

  • Will perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

  • 10+ experience in sales leadership and account management in the environmental, route sales and services, industrial services categories in both US and Canada markets.

  • A sales leader with demonstrated track record leading teams with a culture of winning.

  • "Hunter" and new business development mentality.

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Sciences or equivalent experience.

  • Ability to understand and communicate internally and to customers the technical capabilities of our facilities, operations, transportation, and waste approval processes.

  • Travel - mostly within Midwest geographic region, 50%.

  • Consistent track record of success, driving revenue growth against quota and increased profitability.

  • Strong experience in sales and sales leadership methodologies and best practices.

  • Ability to provide accurate forecasting and pipeline development and management.

  • Analytical and metrics driven through all stages of the sales cycle.

  • Bilingual - English and French strongly preferred

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps. The pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. Some roles may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or additional incentives. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $147,722 (min) to $226,778 (max) per year. The pay offered is based on factors like relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, location, performance, internal equity, union contract (if applicable), work schedule, travel, and business needs. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. If this role is eligible for benefits, the benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays (for roles not covered under a collective bargaining agreement). Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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