Northstar Recycling
Food Waste Solution Specialist (Commodity Sales Executive)
DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesAs a Food Waste Solution Specialist (Commodity Sales Executive), you will work to develop and maintain relationships with outlets and vendors that partner with Northstar to service organics recycling and processing from our client’s manufacturing plants.
Primary ResponsibilitiesManage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Assist with problem resolution for organics recycling streams/outlets.Research new recycling trends and technologies.Analyze data to identify ideal organics recycling solutions for a variety of materials.Review and negotiate contracts for complex solutions.Assist with new client onboarding as part of a cross-functional team.
RequirementsTechnical Job RequirementsExcellent Microsoft Excel skills to perform cost analyses.Comfortably conduct phone, email, and in-person negotiation and inquiries.Strong technical problem solving and strategic thinking skills.Manage a large volume of tasks and can prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Travel throughout North America 3 – 5 times per year to conduct outlet visits/audits.4-year degree in Science or Business field OR 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Core QualificationsFlexibility: You are consistently resourceful, adaptable, and always aim to seamlessly pivot and fulfill our various stakeholders’ needs beyond their expectations.Collaboration: You have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Food Waste Solution Specialists spend much of their time interacting with both internal and external partners. Having the ability to build strong professional relationships is key to our success!Professionalism: You approach key interactions and collaboration with a high level of emotional intelligence and so in a confident and polished manner.Growth Mindset: You consistently display curiosity, ingenuity, and drive. You also seek honest feedback and promote openness, self-awareness, and personal growth.Ownership: You hold yourself accountable in all ways and continually work towards the alignment of individual, team, and company goals.
This position is available as a remote or hybrid (remote/in-person) position in our office location in East Longmeadow, MA. This is a salaried, exempt role and does not offer a commission structure, though it is eligible for annual performance-based wage increases.
This position requires a valid driver's license and a clean driving record as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

DEIB Statement & CommitmentAt Northstar Recycling, our company’s intention behind Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is to create a more inclusive and equitable culture, business practices and methods of operation. As an organization, we are continuing the work that allows for unlearning, accountability, and acceptance. We are incorporating DEIB thinking in all our interactions including hiring, promotion, and retention efforts. To hold ourselves accountable, Northstar utilizes a DEIB scorecard to measure the following performance metrics: Employee Education and Participation; Leadership Support and Investment; Data Practices; and Retention, Hiring and Promotion. Each metric is evaluated on a quarterly basis and Northstar’s progress is reviewed annually with our leadership team to drive accountability organizationally. Northstar takes many actions to promote DEIB practices, especially as they relate to recruitment, retention, and promotion. We support our employees through educational resources and training, professional development opportunities, and formal Mentorship programs. We also offer several Affinity Groups and our DEIB Employee Resource Group (ERG). 

Employee BenefitsNorthstar offers a comprehensive benefits package, and provides a generous employe contribution to our health, dental, and vision insurance premiums. We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan and match 100% of your first 4% of pay contribution to the plan; this matching contribution is 100% immediately vested. We also provide company sponsored short-term, long-term, and life coverage, as well as a multitude of supplemental and voluntary benefit programs.
Northstar promotes a healthy work-life balance. In that spirit, we offer a competitive PTO package that includes vacation time, sick time, 7 observed federal holidays, 3 floating holidays, and additional time off each year for volunteer efforts.
Northstar is a remote-first organization! We offer a fully remote working environment with virtual culture and teambuilding events to create and maintain a sense of belonging, connection, and inclusivity between our team members. We also take great pride in our coaching culture! Northstar fosters professional development for employees within their roles and works to create opportunities for promotion to cultivate meaningful growth for Northstar employees.

EEOC StatementNorthstar Recycling adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age (40 or older), handicap or disability, genetic information, or military status. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
Northstar Recycling is committed to fully complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available to all disabled employees, where their disability affects the performance of job functions. All employment decisions are based on the merits of the situation in accordance with defined criteria, and not on the disability of the individual. The Company will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the federal ADA law. 
United States