Account Representative

SONOCO CANADA; West Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Canada is seeking an Account Representative to enhance our sales efforts in the Rigid Paper Containers Division. This remote position involves coordinating all direct sales activities, maintaining relationships with clients, and devising strategic growth plans. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach, aiming to drive profitability through new and existing accounts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Variety of insurance plans

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and project management skills required.
• Analytical expertise and financial acumen necessary.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating sales activities and managing customer relationships.
• Develops and negotiates contract proposals and monitors customer locations.
• Leads the sales process from outreach to contract negotiation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Analytical expertise

Financial acumen

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Sales Manager for the Rigid Paper Containers Division, as an Account Representative, you will be responsible for coordinating all direct sales activities related to key growth target platforms, markets and prospective and existing accounts found within assigned area of responsibility. Maintaining regular contact with those targets to grow our business and seek out new products and service opportunities. Included in this position are the day-to-day account activities that drive our organization to deliver superior service and product quality, establish strong relationships with the customer (plant, technical, supply chain and purchasing), prepare and executing a growth account plan, market analysis, planning analysis and strategic leadership to deliver profitable growth enhancing Sonoco’s overall position in all markets.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for Territory Building and developing a comprehensive strategy to establish and expand A&S presence in your assigned territory. Will manage territory and travel to optimize interaction with customers and budget.
• Assists in the development and negotiation of contract proposals, ensures implementation and proper execution.
• Monitors closely all activity at each customer location and reports on expansions, closings, business trends, and all other factors impacting volume levels.
• Sales Cycle Management and leading the entire sales process, from initial outreach and needs assessment to proposal delivery and contract negotiation.
• Uses technology and management of - remote meetings, Microsoft, CRM, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Logility, etc.
• Prepares proposals, quotes prices, and promises delivery within established limits and success criteria.
• Delivers annual target of net profitable growth through new business and existing customer network.
• Client Relationship Management responsibilities including engaging with decision-makers at various levels, including procurement, supply chain managers, and business owners, to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Maintain existing sales and actively seek opportunities resulting in profitable growth. Determine potential opportunities from marketing leads, cold calls and other sources. Responsible for identifying opportunities and market analysis within assigned territories. Analyze customer and market needs, pricing models and manufacturing input.

This position is remote, but some travel will be needed as accounts develop and to manage territory.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or Equivalent Experience.
• Detail oriented and Project management skills.
• Analytical expertise and Financial Acumen/Costing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet sales targets.

Compensation:

This is a progression position and could be an Account Rep level I, II or III.Compensation and progression level will be based on candidate’s experience and education, and current business needs.

The annual base salary range for this role is from:

Account Representative I: $56,256 to $63,288.

Account Representative II: $75,328 to $84,744.

Senior Account Representative: $92,064 to $103,572.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.