New

Market Area Director

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, New York, West Babylon
125 Gleam Street (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role Reporting to the Senior Director, Client Assets, this is a senior leadership position in Reworld's East region. This position requires managing client relationships, waste procurement, and associated fuel contracting risk management strategies across a market-area asset base of facilities. Responsibilities Include Develop, manage, and oversee merchant activities for companyrelated assets within the Long Island, NY market area. Support additional Market Area Directors as needed to maximize revenue opportunities across other market regions. Create and execute marketarea strategies to optimize asset-value generation and overall commercial performance. Coordinate community engagement activities and manage external interactions associated with the market area. Collaborate closely with operational, financial, legal, and business development teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of commercial initiatives. Apply strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to influence crossfunctional decisionmaking and manage complex stakeholder relationships. Maintain a deep working knowledge of waste markets, industry participants, and market dynamics, gained through direct field experience. Lead market strategy development, competitive analysis, financial budgeting, forecasting, and proforma modeling. Manage profit and loss responsibilities for assigned assets or business segments. Oversee complex contract management activities, including negotiation, execution, and renewal of agreements. Lead municipal contracting initiatives by evaluating opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary bid responses, and participating in negotiations. Manage and grow relationships with senior municipal and commercial clients, ensuring highquality customer engagement and contract performance. Apply strong commercial business acumen to support strategic growth, pricing, and market positioning. Demonstrate supervisorylevel management skills through effective leadership, planning, financial oversight, and operational coordination. This is a work-from-home opportunity with 50% regional (NJ/NY Metro) travel required. Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or business finance, preferred, but a minimum of an associate's degree or technical degree with prior business experience is required. A minimum of 7 years of waste industry experience Solid analytical and organizational skills and the ability to multitask Highly developed verbal and written communication skills Proactive thinking with a detail-oriented and creative problem-solving approach The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and employees of all levels and across various corporate disciplines. Strong planning and interpersonal skills. Strong executive presence, engaging personality, and the confidence to make decisions. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and government officials. Strong strategic thinker and negotiation skills. Tireless dedication and goal-orientation. Strong team player, strong manager, and leader Ability to execute deals. Willing and able to travel when needed (50% +/-) What We Offer You ( Benefits \| Reworld ) Salary Midpoint - $190,000 per year. Health Care Benefits - Starts on Day One. New Hire Sign-on Bonus Eligible Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards 401 (k) - match up to 7% Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday) Paid Parental Leave Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights (Click to view poster) If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. 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