Inside Sales Pro for SMB Growth and New Business

Smurfit Westrock; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training programs

Competitive salary

Global presence

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Early Career Sales Representative in Lincoln, NE to develop new business and manage customer accounts in the small to mid-size segment. This role focuses on remote communication—teleconferencing, phone, and email—while advancing to outside sales within 12–14 months.

The ECSR will build strong customer rapport, coordinate orders, resolve issues, and work with management to expand the customer base across Smurfit Westrock divisions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of B2B inside or field sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Salesforce.com or similar CRM software.
• Excellent phone presence, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage assigned accounts, primarily small to mid-size businesses.
• Coordinate orders and resolve account issues with customers and internal teams.
• Expand the customer base by engaging with new potential customers and past customers.
• Meet sales targets for volume and margin, with cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales Manager/Director and regional plants to ensure positive customer experiences.

Skills

Inside sales

Communication skills

Negotiation

Phone sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Early Career Sales Representative in Lincoln, NE to develop new business and manage customer accounts in the small to mid-size segment. This role focuses on remote communication—teleconferencing, phone, and email—while advancing to outside sales within 12–14 months.

The ECSR will build strong customer rapport, coordinate orders, resolve issues, and work with management to expand the customer base across Smurfit Westrock divisions.