Job Description
Join the Sourgum team and become an integral part of revolutionizing the waste and recycling industry! We're a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Jersey City, NJ, pioneering innovative solutions for waste management.
Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costssaving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.
We're a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry and we're just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.
If you're driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we'd love to meet you.
About The Role
This is a fully in-person role based in Jersey City.
We're on the hunt for a passionate Sales Account Executiv e to champion our mission within the construction industry. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for driving business growth by offering our comprehensive range of services, including dumpster rentals, portable toilets, temporary fencing, storage containers, and more.
This is a high-activity, outbound-focused rolesuccess in this position will require a strong commitment to cold calling, prospecting, and generating leads through proactive outreach.
If you're enthusiastic about sales and eager to make a difference in the waste management industry, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to redefine waste management for a more sustainable future. Apply today to become a Sales Account Executive at Sourgum.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the construction sector
- Conduct high-volume cold calling and outbound outreach to generate leads and drive pipeline growth
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction with our services
- Collaborate with our team to develop customized solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity and performance metrics
Requirements
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Sales experience is preferred, but not required
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a creative mindset
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment
Benefits
What We Offer:
- A modern office environment where innovation thrives
- $60-70K with bonus and earning potential up to $190K and benefits packages
- Company Stock Option Pool
- A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
Qualification
High School or equivalent
Key skill Required
- Construction
- Sales
- Cold Calling
- Business Growth
- Commitment
- Communication
- Comprehensive
- Development
- Focused
- Health Insurance
- Innovation
- Insurance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Management
- Operating System
- Passionate
- Pharmacy
- Pipeline
- Proactive
- Professional Development
- Sales Account
- SPARK
- Sustainability
- Waste Management
