Inside Sales Pro - Packaging Solutions

Smurfit Westrock; New Lenox (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,250 - 103,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Global company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an Early Career Sales Representative (ECSR) in Illinois to develop new business and manage assigned accounts. The role focuses on inside sales with a path to an outside sales position within 12–14 months.

You’ll coordinate with management to secure orders, expand the customer base, and drive cross‑selling opportunities. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of B2B sales experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of B2B inside sales, field sales, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in fiber‑based packaging industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage assigned customer accounts within small to medium business segment.
• Coordinate orders with corporate and plant management to secure new business and resolve issues.
• Expand customer base by engaging with new potential customers and previous Smurfit Westrock customers.
• Establish rapport with customers to understand their business and buying decisions.
• Follow Sales Excellence methodology to gauge interest and close opportunities.
• Achieve targets for volume and margin through cross‑selling and up‑selling.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales Manager/Director and regional plants to ensure positive customer experiences.

Skills

B2B inside sales

CRM experience

Negotiation

Phone communication

Time management

Team player

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an Early Career Sales Representative (ECSR) in Illinois to develop new business and manage assigned accounts. The role focuses on inside sales with a path to an outside sales position within 12–14 months.

You’ll coordinate with management to secure orders, expand the customer base, and drive cross‑selling opportunities. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of B2B sales experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills.