Inside Sales Representative

Greif; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Local benefits

Job summary

Greif is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to support revenue growth by managing small-to-mid sized accounts and driving new business opportunities. The role blends account management (70%) with business development (30%), handling the full sales cycle from qualification to close.

You will act as the main contact for assigned accounts, conduct multi-channel outreach, and maintain a healthy CRM pipeline while collaborating with Sales, Pricing, and Operations to ensure customer success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree typically required.
• 4-8 years of experience typically required.

Responsibilities

• Owns the full sales cycle for assigned small and mid-sized accounts from qualification through close.
• Generate and qualify new logo opportunities via multi-channel prospecting.
• Maintain a balanced pipeline across existing accounts and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Field Sales, Customer Service, Pricing and Operations for seamless customer experience.
• Enter and manage opportunities in CRM and advance through early sales stages.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Pricing & negotiation

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Lead qualification

Value-based selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035344 Inside Sales Representative (Open)

Job Description:

Summary: Supports revenue growth through a hybrid role combining small & mid-sized customer management (70%) and business development / lead generation (30%). Owns the full sales cycle for assigned small and mid-sized accounts while also generating and qualifying new business opportunities. Operates as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts and executes multi-channel prospecting to drive new logo acquisition and pipeline growth. Inside Sales Representatives function as full-cycle sellers for smaller accounts, operating with similar expectations to Field Sales within defined deal size and account threshold and remote activities as Virtual meetings, calls, follow-up emails, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Management (Small & Mid-Sized Accounts)

• Own and manage a portfolio of small and mid-sized accounts
• Serve as primary point of contact for all commercial interactions
• Manage the full sales cycle from qualification through close
• Prepare quotes, negotiate pricing within guidelines, and close transactions end-to-end
• Identify and execute cross-sell and upsell opportunities to expand share of wallet
• Maintain regular customer contact cadence and proactively manage account health
• Contribute to account planning and growth strategies
• Ensure smooth transition to Customer Service for order execution and fulfillment

Business Development & Lead Generation

• Generate and qualify new logo opportunities aligned to defined target profiles
• Execute outreach through Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs), Inbound leads (web, trade shows, campaigns), Outbound prospecting (cold outreach, call blocks, email sequences), and Reactivation of dormant accounts
• Research prospects, build target account lists, and execute multi-step prospecting cadences
• Qualify leads based on fit, need, and revenue potential
• Enter and manage opportunities in CRM and advance through early sales stages
• Escalate high-value or complex opportunities to Field Sales (ASMs) where appropriate

Pipeline & Execution Discipline

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date pipeline in CRM
• Manage a balanced pipeline across existing account expansion and new logo opportunities
• Execute structured activity cadence (calls, emails, meetings) to drive pipeline progression
• Adhere to pricing, compliance, and governance standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Field Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, and Operations to deliver seamless customer experience
• Share customer insights with Marketing and Product teams to inform campaigns and offerings
• Escalate service or quality issues and ensure resolution
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• Typically requires 4-8 years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with CRM for pipeline, forecasting, and account management.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated pricing and negotiation capability.
• Clear, concise communication (written and verbal) with executive presence.
• Ability to analyze data to generate insights and action plans.
• Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality).
• Organized, disciplined operating cadence; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Prospecting and lead qualification skills with consistent follow-through.
• Value-based selling and objection handling.

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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.