Job description

UCBEnvironmental is a family of companies focused on Sustainable Sustainability™. Through our five distinct divisions: UsedCardboardBoxes.com, UCBPalletSolutions, UCBOrganicWaste, UCBTrading and UCBZeroWaste… we service many of the largest, most trusted brands in the country!

UCBZeroWaste is a comprehensive fully managed waste reduction program. We are not a hauler! Nor do we compete with haulers; We manage them! We partner with the world leading companies to implement our proven methodology to reduce waste by focusing on the origin of waste (inside the building) as well as the processing of waste (outside the building). Our comprehensive programs include waste reduction, recycling, reuse, resale as well as de-packaging, digesting, composting and/or waste-to energy (WTE). UCBZeroWaste offers a (no-cost) comprehensive waste audit in order to quantify the financial and environmental opportunity.

Why work at UCB

Competitive Salary

Longevity Bonus

A-Player Bonus

Career growth opportunities

Your work helps reduce environmental impact

Supportive and accessible leadership team

Work with a passionate and collaborative team of people

Work with the biggest most well-known companies

Summary

The National Sustainability Manager/Waste Program Manager at UCBZeroWaste is responsible for sales and implementation of large-scale recycling, re-use and zero waste programs across medium to large U.S. manufacturers and distributers. UCBZeroWaste (UCB) has a business model to run entire sustainability programs for large companies by way of a “profit share” of any improvements UCB makes financially and environmentally beyond an established baseline. It is the job of the National Implementation Manager to review contract data, identify opportunities and manage the entirety of the program after contracting and implementation.

Responsibilities

Meet with new or existing customers to discuss how specific UCB products or services can meet their needs.

Visit customer sites to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.

Negotiate prices or terms of vendor sales or service agreements.

Compute customer’s installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.

Select or assist customers in selecting products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

5+ years of leadership experience in sustainability consulting, zero waste implementation, or enterprise waste reduction programs

Proven success managing full-cycle program implementations delivering financial and environmental impact for large manufacturing and distribution clients

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to negotiate and interpret contracts

Highly organized with excellent time management skills; proficient in Microsoft Office 365

Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Strong recycling, environmental, and sustainability acumen

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Travel

50% travel

UCBEnvironmental is growing fast! In order to keep up with our explosive growth, we are actively hiring smart, driven, passionate people to help implement our proven programs. If you think you would be a good fit for UCBEnvironmental and you are looking for a challenging-but-rewarding career in waste reduction, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more about us by visiting our website: www.UCBEnvironmental.com and www.UCBZeroWaste.com.

UCBEnvironmental is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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