Project Sales Specialist

Winpak Ltd.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winpak Ltd. in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Project Sales Specialist to support our Latin America Customer Service team.

You will liaise with internal departments, manage customer projects, and coordinate logistics, while contributing to product development and QA under the Director of Latin America Sales. The bilingual role requires fluency in English and Spanish, with at least 3+ years in customer service or sales support and solid Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to perform basic math and unit conversions.
• 3+ years in customer service or sales support.
• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2+ years of data entry with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Latin American customers and internal departments.
• Manage customer projects and ensure timely completion.
• Process product requests for Latin American customers.
• Coordinate shipments and verify export documents.
• Facilitate meetings for new product development and launches.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic math & unit conversion

Customer Service / Sales Support

MS Office proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Winpak Division is seeking a Project Sales Specialist to join their Customer Service (Latin America) department based out of Winnipeg. In this role you will provide customer service to our Latin American customers, be involved in project development, manage customer requests, coordinate with our logistics teams, and assist in product development and quality assurance under the guidance of the Director of Latin America Sales.

This is a bilingual role that requires fluency in both English and Spanish.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Act as a liaison between Latin American customers and internal departments (e.g. Purchasing, Traffic, Production, Logistics etc)
  • Manage customer projects ensuring they are completed on time
  • Handle customer complaints and requests in a professional manner
• Account Management
  • Process product requests for all Latin American customers
  • Work directly with customers on planning and forecasting of products
• Logistics Coordination
  • Correlate, validate, and process all incoming orders in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Coordinate shipments with the Traffic department to ensure proper arrival and departure of shipments
  • Review and ensure that all exports and customer documents are accurate
  • Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams from other Winpak business units to minimize customer material shortages
• Product Development
  • Facilitate meetings to review and plan upcoming customer needs and launch new products
  • Actively organize and implement actions for new product development and product structure changes

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Ability to perform basic math and convert units of measurement
• 3 + years of experience in Customer Service or Sales Support role
• 2 + years of experience proficiently using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• 2+ years of experience with data entry that required a high level of attention to detail for accurate documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• University and/or post - secondary education related to the position
• 3 + years of experience in related manufacturing environment
• 2 + years of experience managing a sales territory

Additional Information

• This position is full-time onsite and based in Murray Industrial Park in Winnipeg, MB.
• There is limited bus service to this location.

What do we offer?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following 100% employer paid benefits:

• Medical & prescription
• Vision
• Travel
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can choose to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for salary continuance and long-term disability benefit coverage.

Why Winpak?

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us knowand we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.