Sustainability and Sales Support in Chicago, Illinois at CORPORATE COVERAGE COMPANY

We here at Independent Recycling Services are seeking a professional to support our sales and sustainability teams.

This position would also be involved in and lead Independent's marketing/social media efforts.

This is your chance to make a difference, so apply today!

REPORTING DUTIES

1. Monthly Environmental Report Creation/Distribution

• Enter data from recycling drivers' routes into our Trux database and maintain environmental routes.

• Set up new accounts for environmental statements.

• Create and distribute Environmental Reports to 100+ customers monthly.

• Send yearly Environmental Reports to customers along with future recycling tips

2. Support Waste Audits and Reporting

• Assist in coordinating audit procedures and dates with the customer, dispatch, and the recycling plant.

• Assist in performing LEED-certified waste audits on customer containers.

• Assist in creating a comprehensive report for customers tracking the contents found in containers.

3. LEED Construction Reports Creation/Distribution

• Generate, save, and send LEED reports to customers.

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding said reports.

BILLING/INVOICING/CREDIT DUTIES

• Assist in preparing and entering billing for universal waste pickups.

• Assist in preparing and entering billing for monthly compost pickups.

• Assist in preparing and entering billing for paper shredding.

• Assist in preparing and entering billing for miscellaneous items (trash FOBS, container sales, compost bags, decal orders, etc.).

EDUCATION DUTIES

Participate in:

• Lunch-and-learns when needed (in person or virtual)

• Cleaning staff trainings

• Tabling events/vendor fairs

• Walk-through waste audits and audit summaries

• Recycling program launch trainings (new and existing customers)

• Attend meetings with clients when needed.

Manage the scheduling for Earth Day and America Recycles Day event calendars.

MARKETING DUTIES

• Work closely with the IRS team to create/develop marketing materials for Sales/Sustainability.

• Develop content and organize information/materials for various company-sponsored events.

• Develop social media ideas/content for our social media platforms.

• Create/distribute signage (flyers, brochures, posters).

• Maintain and distribute program startup guides for sustainability sub-k services.

• Maintain and distribute bid packages, pricing documents, and sales support materials.

SUBCONTRACT COORDINATION

• Assist in coordinating subcontracted sustainability-related services when needed.

RFP’s/ SUPPORT

1. Bids

• Assist in the entire RFP process.

2. Collections

• Assist in generating reports and handling calls as requested

3. Support

• Join tabling/networking events on an as-needed basis.

• Assist in resolving customer issues as they arise.

• Assist in updating customer information, contracts, and databases on an as-requested basis.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Activate compactor fobs, assemble data monthly

• Customer service duties (answer phones, resolve issues, etc)

• Keep track of/order applicable inventory

• Complete purchase requisition documents

• Generate and send service announcement email blasts

• Enter monthly recycling rebates and rates

• Assist in recycling plant tour set up

• Assist in managing office compost and recycling programs

• Other projects and tasks as assigned/needed

RECYCLING CONTAMINATION

• Educate customers on recycling contamination through photos/grading information.

• Develop tools and suggestions to help customers avoid continued recycling contamination.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent qualification is required for this position.
• Candidates with a degree in sustainability or relevant experience in the field will be given preference.
• The role may require occasional travel to attend various functions and events, so flexibility is important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for managing documentation and data efficiently.