Local Sales Representative

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary

Benefits package including health insurance

Employee discounts

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Cleveland is seeking a Local Sales Representative to drive sales and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of sales experience in the packaging industry, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The role includes developing packaging solutions and exceeding customer service expectations. This position offers an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with numerous learning opportunities in a fast-paced corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated sales experience within the packaging and container industries highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong track record.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles in achieving sales goals.
• Partner with branch operations to meet customer service expectations.
• Architect packaging solutions and develop a core client base.
• Coordinate with branch operations to meet service expectations.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to travel locally

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions is looking for an outgoing and competitive person for a new Local Sales Representative position opening. We are seeking a persuasive and independent individual who loves a fast pace, building relationships and hunting/prospecting. In addition, they will be a problem solver and love to identify value added solutions for our customers.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; Measure self against 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 attitude of deep commitment to win over the customer by having the sincere desire to offer value-added solutions Architect and articulate packaging solutions delivered through our distribution model by planning strategic development of a core client base and always be prospecting for new clients
• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of key customers and targets
• Identify cost savings gaps and opportunities with the customer’s environment and utilize all Victory’s packaging 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 team regarding service failures or customer concerns
• Partner with branch operations and corporate directives to meet and exceed customer’s service expectations
• Utilize technology, such as e-mail and company contact management software to rapidly respond to customer needs and request 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
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel locally in and out of selling area and state for meetings as required

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, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work