Technical Service Specialist
Tradebe

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a growing team and travel to customer sites!
• Get your foot in the door of environmental sales!
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt repayment!

The Opportunity

As a Technical Service Specialist with Tradebe you will use your Lab Packing knowledge to work closely with customers and help grow our Lab Pack and Treatment & Disposal business. This is a home-based position supporting an assigned region. The selected candidate must be based in or around the Raleigh, NC area.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Uphold Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance by ensuring all operations adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, while fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• Scope jobs and develop quotations in conjunction with Third Party Vendors and Direct Customers when technical sales opportunities exist.
• Develop strategies to maximize pricing and profitability for Tradebe's lab pack business line.
• Work in conjunction with the Regional Sales and Operations personnel to develop and execute sustainable business plans for potential customers.
• Determine the adequacy of present levels of service for current and prospective customers and recommend service adjustments or corrective action during customer service calls.
• Act as a liaison between Sales and Operations to provide technical expertise on how the job should be executed.
• Generate new business by aggressively prospecting within assigned territory/region.
• Develop work order information for jobs sold and clearly communicate job needs to the Operations Manager or Operations Management team.
• Follow through on all quotations until won or lost, and complete waste material profile sheets as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology is preferred.
• One or more years of lab packing experience is required, and applicants with industry experience are strongly preferred.
• A working knowledge of environmental statutes and regulations, business development, revenue enhancement, and market penetration.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Must be able to obtain their 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to wear a full-face respirator at any time.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check is required.
• Driver's License and the ability to reliably commute to potential customer sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law
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