Are you ready to build relationships, drive growth, and make an impact in the world of recycling? At WENDT CORPORATION, we’re looking for a driven, customer-focused professional to join our team as a Regional Account Manager (RAM). If you thrive on connecting with customers, uncovering opportunities, and being at the center of action in a fast-paced industry—this role is for you.
You won’t just manage accounts, you’ll champion them. You’ll be the voice of the customer, a strategic partner, and a key player in helping WENDT deliver innovative solutions that power the circular economy.
YOUR MISSION
As a Regional Account Manager, your goal is simple: grow relationships, drive revenue, and ensure customer success.
You’ll own the customer experience across your territory—supporting existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, and making sure WENDT remains the go-to partner for both aftermarket services and future capital equipment projects. Here’s what you’ll do:
Customer Champion:
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- Be the trusted advocate for your customers inside WENDT
- Build strong, lasting relationships through regular site visits and engagement
- Ensure customers feel supported, heard, and confident in their operations
Drive Growth:
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- Identify and pursue aftermarket sales opportunities within your territory
- Generate leads for capital projects and collaborate with internal sales teams to close deals.
- Expand WENDT’s footprint by developing new customers and strengthening existing partnerships
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Stay Close to the Action:
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- Visit customer sites to understand operations, uncover needs, and spot opportunities
- Capture and communicate field insights to internal teams (Sales, Engineering, Service, and Marketing)
- Help ensure installations and equipment are running smoothly and efficiently
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Own the Opportunity Pipeline:
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- Track and manage opportunities from start to finish in Salesforce
- Coordinate across teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs
- Keep a pulse on your territory—understanding customer goals, challenges, and future plans
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Be the Industry Expert:
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- Bring your knowledge of shredding systems and scrap recycling to every conversation
- Clearly communicate WENDT’s value and differentiate our solutions
- Stay informed on market trends, technology, and competitive activity
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ABOUT YOU
You are a relationship builder, problem solver, and strategic thinker who knows how to turn conversations into opportunities.
- 10+ years of experience in the scrap recycling industry
- 5+ years in sales, account management, or customer service
- Strong understanding of automobile shredding systems and recycling processes
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently
- Proven ability to manage relationships and move opportunities through the sales cycle
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM tools like Salesforce
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Travel: Up to 75% (domestic and international)
- Fast-paced environment: Every day brings new customers, challenges, and opportunities
- Collaboration: Work alongside sales, engineering, service, and leadership teams
- Impact: Play a direct role in customer success and company growth
OUR PROPOSAL
At WENDT CORPORATION, we’re more than a manufacturer, we’re innovators in recycling technology, committed to creating a more sustainable future.
- Competitive Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 per year
- Strong Commission Package
- Performance Bonuses: Unlock extra earning potential based on your and the company’s success
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, HSA, and 401(k) with company match
- Professional Growth: Training, career development opportunities, and leadership pathways
- Generous PTO: Recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Perks: Employee referral bonuses, EAP support, and more
If you’re energized by building relationships, solving programs, and driving growth in a dynamic industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now!
We can’t wait to meet you!
AFTER YOU APPLY
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We’ll contact you to schedule an initial virtual interview with our HR representative so we can discuss how your skills, knowledge, and values align with WENDT.
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Once we get to know you, we’ll invite you to a second virtual meeting to get to know your potential new manager. We’ll chat further about the role, and how your experiences could make you a valuable addition to our team.
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We’ll give you a final opportunity to prove that you’re the perfect fit for the role and our organization in a third interview with your manager and any other team members they think you should meet.
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If you amaze us, we’ll make you an offer to join our team of innovators!