Hiring: Environmental Program Associate Company: Tradewater Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:20:38 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •3+ years relevant equivalent work experience. Required Skills: •The Environmental Project Associate position is a combination of remote and travel. Candidates must be based in proximity to a major airport; Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville, Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Chicago preferred. Candidates must be available, able and willing to travel according to the requirements listed below. •Applications for this position will be accepted through September 15, 2026. Please include as part of your application a cover letter detailing your interest and experience with respect to this role. •Collaborate across the team to implement sales and collection strategies. Support the Sourcing Team in fielding inquiries throughout all stages of the sales pipeline. •Stay up to date on market trends and communicate upwards to leadership. Offer constructive upward feedback on strategies that allow Tradewater to hold a strong position in the refrigerant market. •Region target setting: Work with manager to set specific targets for assigned region and/or project type. •Respond to, generate, and identify leads (inbound and outbound) through email, phone, webform submission, social media, etc and successfully move them through the sourcing pipeline; resulting in prospect to converted, prospect to acquired conversions. •Manage and foster positive professional short-term relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring exceptional service, timely and accurate responses. •Assess and report on collection strategies and outcomes within region to ensure optimal performance. Use data systems and tools to make accurate assessments of pricing and other financial implications of specific deals and then make informed recommendations on how to close the deals. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree and/or 2-3+ years relevant equivalent work experience. •Passion for environmental sustainability and mission to fight climate change. •Ability and willingness to travel by car or plane within the United States, roughly 30% of the time (average 1-3 trips per month) and drive long hours (up to 12 hours per day). International travel may be required occasionally for company meetings. •Confidence to coordinate and execute travel independently, in a timely manner, often to rural areas. •Great communication and interpersonal skills, including prior demonstrated customer service experience. •Strong attention to detail, ability to be incredibly careful with paperwork, and ability to thoroughly complete tasks. •Willingness to handle and transport refrigerants and follow DOT Hazmat Regulations. •Disciplined approach to carefully comply with policies and safety procedures. •Willingness to handle new situations and meet challenges with enthusiasm. •All candidates must have a clean driving record and pass a driving record check, own a smartphone, be able to maneuver containers up to 220 pounds, with the help of rolling and leveraging, and be able to lift, on your own, containers that weigh up to 80 pounds. Compensation: •$55,000 - $70,000 / year •A bonus program to recognize the shared success of our team Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!