Local Sales Rep - Syracuse, NY

Smurfit Westrock; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,625 - 184,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New York is seeking a Sales Representative who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can build relationships while prospecting for new clients. Applicants should have over 3 years of sales experience in the packaging industry along with excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary between $110,625 and $184,375, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated sales experience within the packaging and container industries, highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong demonstrated track record.
• Ability to travel locally and statewide as required for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; take calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Maintain commitments and follow up with prospects and clients; undertake self‑development activities.
• Offer genuine value‑added solutions and architect packaging solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a leader in sustainable packaging, dedicated to delivering efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions for complex challenges.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions is looking for an outgoing and competitive person for a new Sales Representative position. We seek a persuasive and independent individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, builds relationships, and excels in prospecting. They will also be a problem solver who identifies value‑added solutions for our customers.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against a standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Be driven and responsible for your actions; maintain commitments and follow up with prospects and clients; volunteer readily; undertake self‑development activities.
• Display an attitude of deep commitment to winning over the customer by offering genuine value‑added solutions and architecting packaging solutions delivered through our distribution model by strategically developing a core client base and continuously prospecting for new clients.
• Develop and maintain an in‑depth knowledge of key customers and targets.
• Identify cost savings gaps and opportunities in the customer’s environment and utilize all Packaging Solutions' resources and services to build solutions, implement the plan, and document successes.
• Establish a sales budget, strategies, and tactical sales plans by product line, customer, and market.
• Follow closely all established policies, guidelines, and pricing for customer accounts and service.
• Provide timely feedback to management regarding service failures or customer concerns.
• Partner with branch operations and corporate directives to meet and exceed customer service expectations.
• Utilize technology, such as e‑mail and company contact management software, to rapidly respond to customer needs and requests for information.

What You Need To Succeed

• 3+ years of demonstrated sales experience within the packaging and container industries, highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong demonstrated track record.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel locally and statewide as required for meetings.

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and more.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are business drivers and foundational to 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 $110,625.00 – $184,375.00, 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 a 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.