Local Sales Representative - Houston, TX

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions is seeking a Local Sales Representative to drive growth by developing a core client base and identifying value-added packaging solutions. The role emphasizes hunting new prospects, building relationships, and delivering tailored packaging strategies.

You will travel locally to meet customers, partner with operations, and present compelling value to compete in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in packaging/containers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong track record.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel locally in and out of selling area and state for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Architect and articulate packaging solutions for core clients and prospect new ones.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of key customers and targets.
• Establish sales budgets, strategies, and plans by product line and market.
• Provide feedback to management on service issues and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with branch operations to meet service expectations.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Tools

CRM software

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