Anlst IV, Tech Sales

Smurfit Westrock plc; Washington; Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs/HSA

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Resumo da oferta

Smurfit Westrock plc in the United States (Washington) seeks a Senior Technical Sales professional to drive strategic packaging initiatives, partner with customers and internal teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes through technical excellence.

You will collaborate on new materials, paperboard, inks, coatings, and adhesives, manage CAD designs and prototypes, coordinate tests, and translate technical findings into actionable guidance for customers.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging, chemical, mechanical or industrial engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in packaging, technical sales, or related field.
• Strong project management skills; PMP certification is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of paperboard manufacturing, converting processes, and supply chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to apply functional and analytical testing methods to meet customer specifications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Proven experience developing and executing impactful technical solutions for customers.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to execute strategic goals and account plans.
• Engage with prioritized accounts to drive margin improvement and sales growth.
• Meet technical and cost-saving contractual requirements and support customer objectives.
• Collaborate with customers on packaging projects involving materials, paperboard, inks, coatings, and adhesives.
• Coordinate CAD designs, prototype development, and quote requests to streamline packaging innovation and vendor engagement.
• Coordinate technical testing across functional and analytical domains and report findings.
• Translate technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Align with strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes and cost-saving opportunities.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Ferramentas

CAD

Prototype development

Vendor engagement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

The Technical Sales Team partners closely with customers and internal Smurfit Westrock teams to drive strategic initiatives, deliver technical excellence, and support packaging innovation. This role plays a critical part in aligning technical capabilities with customer needs to achieve measurable business outcomes.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Customer & Commercial Partnership

• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to execute strategic goals and account plans.
• Engage with prioritized accounts to:
  • Drive margin improvement and sales growth
  • Meet technical and cost‑saving contractual requirements
  • Support customer‑specific objectives and innovation

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with customers and engage subject matter experts on packaging projects involving:
  • New or modified materials, paperboard, inks, coatings, and adhesives
• Paperboard specifications and mill capabilities
• Converting processes and supply chain efficiencies
• Partner with customer packaging engineers to deliver:
  • Material science insights and structural design recommendations
  • Performance evaluations to ensure packaging meets functional and sustainability goals
• Manage CAD designs, prototype development, and quote requests to streamline packaging innovation and vendor engagement

Testing & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Coordinate technical testing across functional and analytical domains
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting to support data‑driven decisions
• Translate technical findings into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders

Business Impact & Innovation

• Align with SWR and divisional strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities for customers
• Share proven approaches across teams to scale success
• Provide technical differentiation and value during contract negotiations

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in packaging, technical sales, or a related field
• Strong project management skills; PMP certification is a plus
• Deep knowledge of paperboard manufacturing, converting processes, and supply chain dynamics
• Proven ability to apply functional and analytical testing methods to meet customer specifications
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate across technical and commercial teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from concept through implementation
• Proven experience developing and executing impactful technical solutions for customers

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $200,000.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. The application window is expected to close by 21-Oct-2026.