Packaging Specialist - North Central Region

Cielo Projects; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Packaging Specialist for the North Central region. This full-time role involves supporting Account Managers in boosting revenue within the cushioning space. Candidates must possess a BA/BS, 3+ years of outside sales experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. The position requires travel and a valid driver's license. A dynamic environment with opportunities to drive growth awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in outside sales.
• 3+ years of experience with MS Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth of cushioning portfolio across assigned region.
• Understand key market dynamics and customer needs.
• Present product knowledge to distribution channels.
• Work closely with Packaging Application Centers.
• Align with sales training team to uncover knowledge gaps.

Skills

Strong listening skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Organization skills

Education

BA/BS Degree

MBA or MS

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

CRM software

Job description

Packaging Specialist - North Central Region

• Full-time
• Position Type: Exempt

Sealed Air Corporation is a knowledge-based company focused on packaging solutions that help our customers achieve their sustainability goals in the face of today’s biggest social and environmental challenges. Our portfolio of widely recognized brands includes Cryovac® food packaging and Bubble Wrap® protective packaging which respectively enable a safer, more efficient food supply chain and protect valuable goods shipped around the world. Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in sales in 2023 and has approximately 17,000 employees who serve customers in 115 countries/territories. To learn more, visitwww.sealedair.com .

The Packaging Specialist role reports directly to the Regional Sales Director. This position will support the Account Manager’s within the region by acting as the subject matter expert in the cushioning space. They will be responsible for growing the overall revenue within the cushioning space for their designated region.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive growth of cushioning portfolio across assigned region in partnership with local Account Managers. Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively to drive results.
• Understand key market dynamics and customer needs related to our cushioning portfolio and work closely with marketing and I&D to ensure appropriate market, product, innovation and solutions in the appropriate areas.
• Present product and solution knowledge to distribution channels in partnership with Account Managers and RSD’s.
• Work closely with our Packaging Application Centers on custom projects and be prepared to discuss/prepare value analysis and key product specifications to help the sales team close or retain the business.
• Align with RSD and sales training team to uncover gaps in product/solution knowledge and a strategy to mitigate those gaps in a timely fashion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Degree; MBA or MS a plus
• 3+ years of experience in outside sales
• 3+ years of MS Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel overnight
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, CRM knowledgeable

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to be creative
• Ability to present complex topics in easy-to-understand way
• Ability to influence decision-making and negotiate with customers
• Ability to work across teams and navigate complex environment
• Demonstrates learning agility
• Strong business acumen
• Goal-focused/deadline-driven/results-oriented
• Self-starter and coachable
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.