Application Guide

How to Apply for National Accounts Executive

at Republic Services

🏢 About Republic Services

Republic Services is a leader in sustainable waste management, committed to environmental stewardship and innovative recycling solutions. Working here means contributing to a greener future while being part of a Fortune 500 company with strong growth and industry leadership. Their focus on sustainability and community impact makes them an attractive employer for professionals who want their work to have environmental significance.

About This Role

As a National Accounts Executive, you'll be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of large commercial waste management prospects across the Mid-Atlantic region. This role involves developing pursuit strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and negotiating complex service agreements with senior executives. Your success directly contributes to Republic Services' national growth strategy while helping businesses implement sustainable waste solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing prospect data for your Mid-Atlantic territory, coordinating with field operations teams to develop customized service proposals, and preparing presentations for executive-level meetings. You might spend mornings on strategy calls with national account colleagues and afterhours negotiating contract terms with procurement directors, balancing relationship building with detailed contract development.

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🎯 Who Republic Services Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of B2B sales experience with proven success in complex, long-cycle sales (not just transactional selling)
  • Demonstrates specific experience negotiating and closing large master service agreements or consolidated contracts worth significant annual revenue
  • Possesses established relationships or experience selling to C-level executives in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, or other industries with substantial waste management needs
  • Lives in the Mid-Atlantic region (NC, SC, VA, MD, DE, WV, DC) and understands the business landscape and regulatory environment of these states

📝 Tips for Applying to Republic Services

1

Quantify your sales achievements specifically for large accounts - include dollar amounts, contract terms, and retention rates rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Highlight any experience with waste management, environmental services, logistics, or facilities management industries since Republic Services values industry knowledge

3

Mention specific states in your resume header or summary to immediately show you meet the geographic requirement (e.g., 'Based in Richmond, VA')

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Include examples of coordinating field teams or cross-functional groups in previous roles, as this position requires leading pursuit teams

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Research and reference Republic Services' sustainability initiatives like their Blue Planet sustainability program to show genuine interest in their mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Demonstrate understanding of complex sales cycles by describing a specific major account you developed from identification through negotiation to closure', "Connect your experience to Republic Services' sustainability mission by explaining how you've helped clients implement environmentally responsible solutions", "Highlight your ability to build executive relationships by mentioning specific C-level stakeholders you've successfully engaged and maintained relationships with", 'Show geographic familiarity with the Mid-Atlantic region by referencing business networks or market knowledge specific to those states']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Republic Services' Blue Planet sustainability initiatives and their 2030 sustainability goals to understand their environmental commitments
  • → The competitive landscape in waste management - particularly how Republic differs from Waste Management, Inc. and other national providers
  • → Recent acquisitions or service expansions by Republic Services in the Mid-Atlantic region to understand their growth strategy
  • → Industry trends in waste management, particularly around recycling innovation, landfill alternatives, and regulatory changes affecting commercial clients

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would develop a pursuit strategy for a national retail chain with locations across all Mid-Atlantic states
2 Describe your approach to negotiating a master service agreement that includes disposal, transportation, and recycling components
3 How do you coordinate between field operations teams and national account strategies when serving large multi-location clients?
4 Share an example of how you've overcome pricing objections while maintaining profitability on a complex waste management contract
5 What metrics do you track to measure success in national account management, and how would you apply them at Republic Services?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on transactional sales experience without demonstrating ability to manage long-term, complex account relationships
  • Applying from outside the specified states or failing to address the geographic requirement in your application materials
  • Using generic sales terminology without providing specific examples of large account management, contract negotiation, or team leadership

📅 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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