Outside Sales Representative – Commercial Kitchen Services
Job details
- Employment
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Nov 11, 2026
- Job function
- Sales
About this role
Build Relationships. Grow Business. Make an Impact.
Waste Solutions of Iowa is looking for an energetic, motivated, and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to help grow our commercial kitchen services business throughout Central Iowa. We provide essential grease trap and interceptor pumping, along with commercial kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, to restaurants, commercial kitchens, schools, healthcare facilities, and other food service operations.
Our customers depend on these services to maintain safe, clean, and compliant facilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting new people, developing relationships, identifying opportunities, and turning those opportunities into long-term customers. If you're a self-starter who enjoys being out in the community rather than sitting behind a desk all day, we'd love to talk with you.
About Waste Solutions of Iowa
LLC
Waste Solutions of Iowa provides waste solutions and human dignity to the Des Moines Metro area and to areas in greater Iowa. What makes Waste Solutions of Iowa stand out is that WSI prides itself on our people and our proven process. Our professionalism is unmatched, and our tech-first approach makes us a leader in the industry.
We take ownership, hold ourselves accountable, and do what we say we will do - every time.
Description
What You'll Do
- Identify and develop new business opportunities throughout Central Iowa.
- Prospect and visit restaurants, commercial kitchens, and other food service businesses.
- Build relationships with restaurant owners, general managers, facilities managers, and decision-makers.
- Present our grease trap pumping and commercial kitchen hood cleaning services to prospective customers.
- Prepare proposals, follow up on opportunities, and close new business.
- Develop recurring service agreements that generate long-term customer relationships.
- Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional services to existing WSI customers.
- Maintain an organized sales pipeline and document activities using our CRM system.
- Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to service.
- Meet established sales activity, new customer acquisition, and revenue growth goals.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is personable, persistent, organized, and motivated to succeed.
Our ideal candidate:
- Enjoys prospecting, meeting new people, and developing business relationships.
- Has demonstrated success in sales, business development, or customer relationship management.
- Is comfortable initiating conversations with prospective customers and asking for the sale.
- Can work independently, manage a territory, and stay accountable for results.
- Has excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Is comfortable using technology and CRM tools to manage sales activities.
- Has a valid driver's license and is comfortable traveling throughout Central Iowa.
Previous outside sales or business-to-business sales experience is preferred.
Experience in restaurant services, food service, hospitality, sanitation, or related industries is a plus, but prior grease trap or hood cleaning experience is not required. We will teach you our business.
Why Join Waste Solutions of Iowa?
At Waste Solutions of Iowa, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding sales career with a locally operated company providing essential services to businesses throughout Central Iowa.
We offer:
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive.
- An established business with existing customer relationships and opportunities for growth.
- A diverse customer base and recurring service opportunities.
- Training and support from an experienced operations team.
- The independence to manage your territory and develop your own customer relationships.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A team-oriented environment where individual contributions make a difference.
- Company benefits for eligible employees.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're motivated by building relationships, winning new business, and seeing the results of your efforts, we encourage you to apply.
Join Waste Solutions of Iowa and help us grow our commercial kitchen services business throughout Central Iowa.
Waste Solutions of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.