The Packaging Specialist role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director. This position will support the Account Managers within the region by acting as the subject matter expert in the cushioning space. They will be responsible for growing the overall revenue within the cushioning space for their designated region.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive growth of cushioning portfolio across assigned region in partnership with local Account Managers. Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively to drive results.
- Understand key market dynamics and customer needs related to our cushioning portfolio and work closely with marketing and I&D to ensure appropriate market product innovation and solutions in the appropriate areas.
- Present product and solution knowledge to distribution channels in partnership with Account Managers and RSDs.
- Work closely with our Packaging Application Centers on custom projects and be prepared to discuss/prepare value analysis and key product specifications to help the sales team close or retain the business.
- Align with RSD and sales training team to uncover gaps in product/solution knowledge and a strategy to mitigate those gaps in a timely fashion.
Qualifications :
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS Degree; MBA or MS a plus
- 3 years of experience in outside sales
- 3 years of MS Office Suite
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to travel overnight
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Powerpoint CRM knowledgeable
Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong listening written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to be creative
- Ability to present complex topics in easytounderstand way
- Ability to influence decisionmaking and negotiate with customers
- Ability to work across teams and navigate complex environment
- Demonstrates learning agility
- Strong business acumen
- Goalfocused/deadlinedriven/resultsoriented
- Selfstarter and coachable
- Strong time management prioritization and organization skills
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime