Lab Pack Sales Specialist

Job Summary - Mission

Are you ready to take your career in Environmental Services to the next level? Become a Lab Pack Sales Specialist with Tradebe Environmental Services! This home-based role supports customers in and around the Kansas City area, managing the full chemical lifecycle while ensuring seamless service delivery.

You’ll work cross-functionally with sales, pricing, technical teams, operations, and AP to build quotes , set up scheduling, assist with new customer onboarding, and coordinate lab pack services . As the key point of contact for lab pack chemists, vendors, and waste brokers, you’ll ensure projects run smoothly while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This role requires a unique blend of technical lab packing expertise and exceptional communication skills to effectively coordinate projects and guide customers through the process. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise & Leadership – Act as the subject matter expert bridging Sales and Operations, providing technical guidance on job execution and solutions.
• Hands-On Business Development – Visit sites, scope jobs, and develop quotations in collaboration with Third-Party Vendors and Direct Customers to drive revenue growth.
• Strategic Partnership & Growth – Work alongside Account Managers to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, maximizing profitability in Tradebe’s lab pack business.
• Customer-Centric Solutions – Evaluate current and prospective customer services, recommend improvements, and ensure seamless service execution through strong communication and planning.
• Operational Excellence – Develop work orders, clearly communicate job requirements to Operations teams, and ensure contract compliance before execution.
• Sales & Performance Tracking – Record all customer interactions, track opportunities, and diligently follow through on quotations to drive business success.
• Commitment to Safety & Compliance – Prioritize Health & Safety by adhering to policies, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safe operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma; Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Biology highly preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year lab packing experience
• Prior experience in the Environmental Services industry strongly preferred
• A working knowledge of environmental statutes and regulations, business development, revenue enhancement, and market penetration.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Other Requirements:
• Must be able to obtain their 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to wear a full-face respirator at any time.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and the ability to reliably commute to potential customer sites as needed.

Work Environment

Home-based position requiring 50-60% day-trip travel and appx. 1 overnight every other week to customer sites and Tradebe facilities in and around Kansas City, KS, St. Louis, MO, Minneapolis, MN, and more.

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law .