Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate Account Manager

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 waste solutions. With a strong focus on environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction, the company offers a stable, remote-friendly work environment where employees can make a tangible impact on sustainability. Joining Republic Services means being part of a mission-driven team that values both planet and people.

About This Role

As an Associate Account Manager, you will be the key point of contact for existing commercial and industrial waste services customers, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty through proactive outreach. Your work directly contributes to customer retention and revenue growth by upselling Republic Services’ full product suite and managing contract renewals. This role is critical to maintaining long-term partnerships and supporting the company’s sustainability goals.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day starts with reviewing your Salesforce dashboard to see which accounts need attention—whether it’s a contract renewal or a cancellation request. You spend several hours making outbound calls to check in with customers, offering additional services like recycling upgrades, and handling inbound inquiries. You end the day logging all interactions and tracking progress toward your weekly retention goals.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • A proactive communicator with 0-2 years of customer service experience, comfortable making outbound calls and handling inbound inquiries with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Someone who thrives on building relationships and can confidently upsell additional services like recycling programs or dumpster rentals to existing customers.
  • Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to log all activities in Salesforce and consistently meet weekly retention targets.
  • Preferably has experience in waste management or transportation, but a strong willingness to learn the industry and Republic Services’ specific offerings is equally valued.

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Tailor your resume to highlight any experience with upselling or cross-selling, even if from a different industry, and quantify achievements (e.g., 'retained 95% of accounts').

2

Mention your familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM tools in your cover letter; if you don’t have experience, emphasize your quick learning ability and willingness to train.

3

Research Republic Services’ sustainability initiatives (e.g., their Zero Waste goal) and weave them into your application to show alignment with company values.

4

In your cover letter, explicitly address how you handle cancellation requests or difficult customer conversations, as this is a key duty.

5

Apply directly on Republic Services’ careers page and ensure your application is complete, including any required assessments they may send.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your passion for sustainability and how Republic Services’ mission resonates with you personally or professionally.', 'Highlight your experience in customer retention and relationship management, with specific examples of saving accounts or upselling services.', 'Showcase your comfort with outbound calls and using technology (like Salesforce) to track customer interactions and meet goals.', 'Express eagerness to learn the waste industry and contribute to Republic Services’ growth, even if you lack direct experience.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Learn about Republic Services’ key sustainability initiatives, such as their 'Zero Waste' goal and recycling innovations, to discuss in interviews.
  • → Understand the company’s customer segments (commercial vs. industrial) and typical services offered (e.g., roll-off dumpsters, recycling programs).
  • → Review recent news or press releases about Republic Services, especially any new partnerships or technology implementations.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the waste management industry’s challenges and trends, like regulatory changes or shifts toward circular economy.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle a long-time customer who wants to cancel their service due to a price increase?
2 Describe a time you successfully upsold a product or service to an existing customer. What approach did you use?
3 How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple retention goals to meet in a week?
4 What do you know about Republic Services’ sustainability efforts, and why are they important to you?
5 Walk me through how you would use Salesforce to track your daily calls and progress toward targets.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t focus solely on inbound customer service; this role requires proactive outbound calling, so avoid implying you prefer passive support.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'helping customers' without linking to retention or upselling; be specific about driving business results.
  • Don’t neglect to mention your comfort with sales targets or metrics; the role is goal-oriented, so downplaying this can hurt your candidacy.

📅 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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