Senior Account Executive Remote
Waste Management
- Location
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Work model
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
Why WM Canada? People are the driving force behind everything we do. From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada. Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada. We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within. Build a career that matters. At WM Canada, the work you do extends far beyond the office. Every day, our teams support the essential services that help communities thrive. Whether you're developing business strategies, supporting employees, serving customers, managing technology, driving growth or strengthening our brand, your contributions help power one of North America's leading environmental services companies. Why join WM Canada? Make an impact Help shape solutions that support communities, customers and critical infrastructure across Canada. Career growth that doesn't stand still Build new skills, explore new opportunities and grow within a company that values internal development and advancement. A culture built around people Join a collaborative team that invests in leadership, development and helping employees succeed at every stage of their careers. National scale. Local impact. Be part of a Canadian team backed by the resources, stability and opportunities of a North American industry leader. Rewards that grow with you Competitive compensation, retirement savings support, employee share ownership opportunities and programs designed to support your wellbeing. Why people stay Opportunities for career advancement Meaningful, purpose-driven work Strong leadership and development programs Industry stability and long-term growth A culture rooted in safety, integrity and accountability Build your tomorrow at WM Canada.
Job Summary
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) role is responsible for prospecting and closing sales to new customers to achieve budgeted sales goals. This position develops and implements sound selling strategies that ensure revenue growth at target or greater profitability levels by selling to new customers. Additionally, the role is responsible for managing existing business relationships in order to achieve budgeted sales and price goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business, and securing contract agreements from previously non-contracted customers. The Senior Account Executive will "save, secure, and convert" by handling all customer cancellation requests, providing ongoing education of contract details to existing customers, and by obtaining customer contract commitments during face-to-face interactions. All customer service escalations within the defined territory will be resolved through this position. SAEs are responsible for maintaining and growing billable value in their assigned accounts. This is an outside sales role that is Work from home (WFH). It requires travel (client visits) across the Calgary Area. Candidates need to be physically in the Calgary area in order to be considered. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Senior Account Executives are responsible for maintaining and growing billable value in their assigned accounts; preventing customer account losses and growing billable value by selling permanent new waste streams, new services, and new products to current and prospective customers. Initiate business-to-business sales relationships. Responsible for prospecting and closing sales opportunities to achieve budgeted sales goals by developing and implementing sound selling strategies. Manage prospects by developing sound