Local Sales Representative - Seattle, WA

Smurfit Westrock; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,625 - 184,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, located in Seattle, is seeking a dedicated Sales Representative to lead customer engagements and deliver packaging solutions. This role demands strong sales experience and communication skills, aimed at understanding client needs and building relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in the packaging industry and be skilled in utilizing Salesforce and MS Office. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary between $110,625 and $184,375 is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrated sales experience within the packaging and container industries, highly preferred.
• Ability to travel locally for meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of key customers and targets.
• Identify cost savings gaps and opportunities for customers.
• Establish a sales budget, strategies and tactical sales plans.
• Utilize technology to rapidly respond to customer needs.

Skills

Sales experience in packaging industry

Excellent verbal and written communication

Skilled in Salesforce and MS Office

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions seeks an outgoing and competitive professional for a new Sales Representative position. The role requires a persuasive, independent individual who thrives in a fast pace, builds relationships, hunts/prospects, and identifies value‑added solutions for our customers.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• 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 deep commitment to win over the customer by offering value‑added solutions and architecting packaging solutions delivered through our distribution model, planning strategic development of a core client base, and always prospecting for new clients
• Develop and maintain an in‑depth knowledge of key customers and targets
• Identify cost savings gaps and opportunities within 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 team regarding service failures or customer concerns
• Partner with branch operations and corporate directives to meet and exceed customers’ 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
• Skilled in Salesforce, MS Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• 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

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 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. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers, and the application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2026.