Vice President, National Programs - Environmental Services

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Remote with travel

About Us: At Arcwood Environmental, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with a dedicated team of 2,000+ employees spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Arcwood?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers' waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, Always.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in the environmental services industry. We put our customers first and deliver agile, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We commit to nurturing top talent and creating lasting value for our customers, shareholders, communities, and the planet.

Our Ownership: Arcwood Environmental is backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for continued impacts and growth in the future.

Vice President, National Programs - Environmental Services
The Vice President, National Programs - Environmental Services is responsible for leading both a direct strategy for national programs (i.e. HHW) with its own selling organization and a matrix strategy for specialists (lab services, tech services, fuels, landfill stabilization, etc.). For both configurations, the position is responsible to set sales strategy and execution to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build long-term customer relationships within a defined U.S. region.

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Vice President plays a key role in shaping the regional go-to-market approach, overseeing a team of sales and specialist professionals, and representing the Company's environmental service offerings to both existing and prospective customers. This role requires a commercially driven leader with deep industry knowledge (but not necessarily environmental), strong business acumen, and the ability to inspire high performance in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

Sales Leadership & Strategy

• Develops matrix technologies (lab pack, environmental assistance programs, fuels, etc.), service offers and supports execution of regional sales teams that align with corporate growth goals and market needs in the environmental services sector
• Builds upon and formulates nationwide strategies (i.e. HHW) with a direct sales force
• Translates enterprise-wide sales objectives into actionable plans, targets, and tactics for the region
• Identifies growth opportunities in hazardous and non-hazardous waste services, industrial cleaning, remediation, and environmental compliance solutions

Team Development & Performance

• Builds and manages a high-performing sales team, including sales leaders, program managers and specialists
• Sets performance goals, coaches team members, and fosters a culture of accountability, customer focus, and commercial excellence
• Ensures consistent use of sales processes, CRM tools, and pipeline management best practices

Customer Engagement & Retention

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key customers, including industrial, commercial, and government accounts by working with our Legal team to establish commercial best practice agreements
• Serves as an executive sponsor for strategic accounts and leads negotiations for direct channel high-value agreements
• Partners with the Service Delivery organization (branch network) and Operations (plants) to ensure service delivery aligns with customer expectations and contractual obligations

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identifies and pursues new business opportunities, leveraging market intelligence and industry trends
• Represents the Company at industry conferences, customer meetings, and regulatory events to elevate visibility and brand
• Collaborates with Marketing and product teams to position services effectively and differentiate in competitive markets

Reporting & Forecasting

• Leads sales forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis for the regional segments and the stand-alone product lines
• Tracks KPIs and pipeline health to proactively address gaps and capitalize on growth areas
• Provides strategic updates and recommendations to the CCO and executive team

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related technical field (required)
• Master's degree (preferred)

Experience:

• 10+ years of sales leadership experience in the environmental services, waste management, or industrial industries (required)
• Demonstrated success leading multi-state or national accounts and achieving multi-million-dollar revenue targets (required)
• Previous experience with a $100million or more P&L (required)
• Previous experience working with manufacturing, energy, government or other heavily regulated industries (required)

Critical Success Factors:
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Drives Revenue Growth: Consistently meets or exceeds sales targets and contributes to overall business growth
• Leads a High-Performing Team: Builds, develops, and retains a results-driven sales team with clear goals and accountability
• Expands Customer Relationships: Strengthens key accounts and identifies opportunities for cross-sell and upsell within the region
• Executes with Discipline: Ensures accurate forecasting, strong pipeline management, and effective CRM adoption across the team
• Identifies Market Opportunities: Proactively uncovers and captures new business opportunities to expand regional market share

Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent negotiation skills to effectively identify the best path for both Arcwood and customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders; excellent ability to build and maintain relationships
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity:
Arcwood offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans & Disabilities

A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.