Outside Sales Rep - Waste & Recycling in Shakopee

Date Posted: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Outside Sales Representative – Waste & Recycling Services

 

 

📍 Location: Southern Minneapolis (Hybrid) 

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Base $60,000–$70,000 + Uncapped Commission (Realistic First-Year Earnings $100,000+) 

Additional Perks: Car & phone allowance | Growth potential into leadership

 

About the Opportunity

A leading waste and recycling company backed by a private equity firm is expanding its footprint in the Twin Cities area and adding an Outside Sales Representative. This is a key new role designed to grow business, strengthen customer relationships, and represent the company across southern Minneapolis.

For years, customer service has managed inbound sales and renewals — now, the company is ready to get out into the field, build partnerships, and secure more long-term business.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and manage new commercial accounts across businesses and municipalities.

  • Grow existing customer relationships and upsell additional hauling and recycling services.

  • Prospect, network, and close new opportunities within an assigned regional territory.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

  • Represent the company at local events, trade shows, and community initiatives.

  • Report regularly on sales performance, market activity, and opportunities for expansion.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience in waste hauling, recycling, or environmental services sales (required).

  • Knowledge of the southern Minneapolis preferred.

  • Proven ability to build relationships and close business in B2B environments.

  • Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills.

  • Self-driven attitude with the discipline to work independently

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $60,000–$70,000 DOE

  • Uncapped Commission: 1-for-1 payout (Sell $3,000 = Earn $3,000 in commission)

  • First-Year Earning Potential: $100,000+

  • Extras: Car and phone allowance

Why Join This Team?

  • You’ll inherit a book of 20–30 established accounts (no starting from scratch).

  • You’ll enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and local decision-making freedom.

  • The company is growing quickly under private equity leadership — your role will directly shape future expansion.

  • You’ll be part of a team that values relationships, trust, and long-term customer success.

Apply today or send your resume to Cheryl Williams at cheryl.williams@gogpac.com to apply directly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.