Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate Account Manager - Remote (MI, IN, OH)

at Republic Services

🏢 About Republic Services

Republic Services is a leader in sustainable waste management, committed to creating a greener future through innovative recycling and environmental solutions. Unlike traditional waste companies, they focus on circular economy principles and have been recognized for their environmental stewardship. Working here means contributing directly to sustainability goals while being part of a Fortune 500 company with strong Midwest presence.

About This Role

As an Associate Account Manager for Republic Services, you'll proactively manage relationships with existing commercial and industrial waste customers in Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio territories. This role focuses on retention, upselling additional services, and contract renewals for smaller, less complex accounts. Your work directly impacts customer loyalty and revenue growth while supporting the company's sustainability mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing your Salesforce dashboard to prioritize customer outreach, making proactive calls to check on service satisfaction, handling inbound customer inquiries, documenting all interactions in Salesforce, and identifying opportunities to offer additional recycling or waste services. You'll balance relationship maintenance with contract renewal discussions and occasional virtual meetings with your remote team.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • Has 0-2 years of customer service experience with proven ability to handle both inbound and outbound calls professionally
  • Is comfortable using Salesforce daily for scheduling, documentation, and tracking customer interactions
  • Demonstrates proactive relationship management skills rather than reactive problem-solving
  • Shows interest in or basic knowledge of waste/transportation industry operations (though not required)

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Highlight any experience with account retention or contract renewals, even from non-waste industries

2

Mention specific familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems in your resume

3

Tailor your application to show understanding of Republic Services' sustainability focus

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Emphasize your ability to work independently in a remote role while managing Midwest territory customers

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Include examples of increasing customer penetration or selling additional services to existing clients

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your approach to proactive relationship management rather than reactive service', "Understanding of Republic Services' sustainability mission and how you align with it", 'Experience with CRM systems (especially Salesforce) and how you use data to manage accounts', 'Ability to handle both retention and upselling within existing customer relationships']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Republic Services' sustainability reports and their 'Blue Planet' sustainability platform
  • → The company's service offerings beyond basic waste collection (recycling, organics, etc.)
  • → Recent news about Republic Services in the Midwest region (MI, IN, OH)
  • → How commercial waste contracts typically work and common customer pain points in the industry

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your process for proactively maintaining customer relationships in a remote setting
2 How would you handle a customer considering switching to a competitor for lower pricing?
3 Walk me through how you would use Salesforce to manage your daily activities and customer interactions
4 What do you know about Republic Services' sustainability initiatives and how they differ from competitors?
5 How would you approach upselling additional services to an existing commercial waste customer?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on new customer acquisition rather than retention and relationship management
  • Not demonstrating familiarity with CRM systems or data-driven account management
  • Showing lack of understanding about remote work discipline and territory management
  • Failing to connect your experience to Republic Services' specific sustainability mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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