Comm & Municipal Rel Rep - South Bay, CA | Waste Management | San Jose, CA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Waste Management is one of the world's most successful companies. As a
Fortune 200 Company we know our success is based on hiring the right
people. If you are looking for an environment that promotes teamwork as
well as individual excellence, then consider Waste Management for your
next career move.
Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Community & Municipal Relations Representative is responsible for
building and maintaining strategic relationships with local communities,
business groups, regulatory agencies and various non-profit and civic
organizations; and is involved in the development and implementation of
political strategies and media campaigns. The Community and Municipal
Representative also participates in the development of new business
initiatives, strategies and proposals; is involved in targeted community
outreach through community projects, events and sponsorship and is
focused on customer satisfaction within established District guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local communities,
business groups, civic and non-profit organizations and regulatory
agencies.
- Attend and participate in appropriate, community, business and
government agency meetings, fundraisers and events.
- Attend and participate, on the companys behalf, in various community
projects and events.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategic marketing and
outreach initiatives to develop new business opportunities and expand
existing business.
- Participate in the development and implementation of political
strategies, including monitoring grassroots campaigns, developing and maintaining
strategic political relationships.
- Monitor customer satisfaction through direct communication and
solicitation of feedback.
- Maintain awareness of competition and trends affecting the industry and
initiate strategies to capitalize on these trends.
- Participate and initiate in trainings and presentations as needed in a
positive and professional manner.
- Develop and submit required reports in a timely manner.
- Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
- Develop and maintain community contribution sponsorship program.
Minimum Candidate Attributes
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and
abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can
perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
- Understanding of local and county government structures, procedures and
functions.
- Understanding of regulatory agencies functions, organization and
procedures.
- Understanding the sales process with the ability to generate new
business and expand or improve margins on existing business.
- Ability to relate to elected officials, civic and business leaders,
regulatory agency staff and representatives.
- Work cooperatively with other staff members; work effectively in
representing the Company within the community and the local government structure.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Possess effective communicate skills both verbal and written.
- Experience presenting to large groups or organizations in a public
forum.
- Must be able to work evening and weekends
- Must have intelligent problem solving ability.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data
and possess advanced computational ability.
- Proven ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers,
customers, and vendors.
- Ability to work effectivel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Ideal Candidate Attributes
Core Competencies
- Build Relationships
- Communicate with Impact
- Demonstrate Professionalism
- Focus on Customers
- Gain Commitment
- Know the Business
- Make Sound Decisions
- Produce Results
- Use Ethical Business Practices
Work Conditions
- Achievement
- Benefits
- Influence
- Pay for Performance
- Relationships
- Responsibility/Accountability
Travel Percentage Required: 75%
Relocation Available: Yes
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND DISABLED
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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http://careers.hodes.com/waste_management/careers/apply_online_1.asp?jobid=585749
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