Field Sales Representative
About the job
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to read people and adjust the sales approach.
- Ability to manage time, stay organized, and consistently work toward sales targets.
- Ability to receive coaching and feedback and continually improve sales skills.
- Genuine interest in environmental sustainability and recycling.
- A mobile smartphone and reliable transportation are required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Engage in door-to-door sales within assigned neighborhoods to drive subscriptions to Ridwell's service.
- Communicate clearly and honestly with homeowners about Ridwell's mission, service, and benefits, answer questions, and represent Ridwell professionally.
- Work independently to consistently meet daily and weekly sales targets, including the post-training quota of one new member every 1 hour and 40 minutes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, appointments, and customer feedback using company-provided tools.
- Attend and actively contribute to team meetings and training sessions and stay updated on sales techniques and product developments.
- Uphold Ridwell's values and professional image in all interactions with potential customers.
- Prior experience and success in door-to-door or direct sales.
- A personal vehicle and valid driver's license.
About the company
Ridwell provides a subscription-based waste collection service that helps households recycle hard-to-recycle items. It offers door-to-door pickups every two weeks, picking up items like plastic film, batteries, light bulbs, and threads that are typically discarded. The collected waste is then recycled or reused by Ridwell's vetted partners. This makes recycling more convenient for households and keeps more material out of landfills. Ridwell differentiates itself by focusing specifically on hard-to-recycle items, offering a neighborhood-based, recurring pickup model, and building a community around waste reduction. The company’s goal is to reduce landfill waste and foster a culture of recycling and reuse.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$30.9M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ridwell launched a 2026 threads pilot with Cycla and Phoenix Fibers, increasing membership value.
- B Corp certification in March 2026 strengthens employer branding and sustainability credibility.
- Ridwell claims nearly 45 million pounds diverted, supporting expansion, schools drives, and airline pilots.
What critics are saying
- Paid recycling draws backlash; Fig City News reported public debate in July 2026.
- Unionized drivers and warehouse workers at Ridwell expanded Teamsters pressure from 2024 into 2026.
- If partner outlets tighten, Ridwell's niche-material model collapses into an expensive logistics business.
What makes Ridwell unique
- Ridwell runs scheduled doorstep pickups for hard-to-recycle items, not curbside commodity recycling.
- Its 2026 threads pilot splits reusable clothing from recyclable textiles, widening diversion capture.
- Ridwell says it vets roughly 350 partners across 11 warehouse regions for niche material outlets.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
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