Sales Director-US Paper Bags

Mondi Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking a Sales Director for their US Paper Bags division in the Eastern US. The role emphasizes building customer relationships, developing sales teams, and driving growth through innovative strategies. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in commercial sales, with demonstrable leadership and negotiation skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 7-10 years commercial sales experience.
• 2-5 years direct managerial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop talent in a sales setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing customer relationships.
• Champion the implementation of commercial excellence projects.
• Drive innovation in commercial approaches and new business development.

Skills

Commercial sales experience

B2B sales capability

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused growth mindset

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

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Job Summary:
The Sales Director – US Paper Bags East will support the growth and development of Mondi’s paper bag in the Eastern US. Reporting to the VP Sales – US Paper Bags, this role will contribute to developing new and existing customer relationships, improving commercial strategies, and leading the development of sales talent across the region. The role will also participate in key commercial excellence initiatives and help ensure execution of the company's growth strategy.

Your Mission:

• Develop new and existing customer relationships in support of growing market share.
• Assess capabilities within the sales team and recommend/implement strategies for developing sales talent in partnership with VP Sales - US.
• Champion the implementation of commercial excellence projects within the region.
• Provide strategic input into commercial planning and execution.
• Support site-specific sales efforts for sites within region to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Drive innovation in commercial approaches and new business development within region.
• Collaborate with other US sales leaders and internal stakeholders to promote cross-regional and cross-functional alignment.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years commercial sales experience.
• 2-5 years direct managerial experience.
• Demonstrated B2B sales capability, preferably serving multiple sectors including CPG, food ingredients, building products, and/or agriculture and chemicals.
• Experience selling fiber-based packaging preferred.
• Proven success in developing sales skills in others and leading multi-generational teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Customer- and consumer-focused growth mindset with an emphasis on trust and long-term value.
• Passionate about growth, winning new business and delivering measurable results.
• Effective influencer and communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with financial fluency and business insight.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop talent in a sales setting.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
  

Job description:

Job Summary:
The Sales Director – US Paper Bags East will support the growth and development of Mondi’s paper bag in the Eastern US. Reporting to the VP Sales – US Paper Bags, this role will contribute to developing new and existing customer relationships, improving commercial strategies, and leading the development of sales talent across the region. The role will also participate in key commercial excellence initiatives and help ensure execution of the company's growth strategy.

Your Mission:

• Develop new and existing customer relationships in support of growing market share.
• Assess capabilities within the sales team and recommend/implement strategies for developing sales talent in partnership with VP Sales - US.
• Champion the implementation of commercial excellence projects within the region.
• Provide strategic input into commercial planning and execution.
• Support site-specific sales efforts for sites within region to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Drive innovation in commercial approaches and new business development within region.
• Collaborate with other US sales leaders and internal stakeholders to promote cross-regional and cross-functional alignment.

Profile description:

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years commercial sales experience.
• 2-5 years direct managerial experience.
• Demonstrated B2B sales capability, preferably serving multiple sectors including CPG, food ingredients, building products, and/or agriculture and chemicals.
• Experience selling fiber-based packaging preferred.
• Proven success in developing sales skills in others and leading multi-generational teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Customer- and consumer-focused growth mindset with an emphasis on trust and long-term value.
• Passionate about growth, winning new business and delivering measurable results.
• Effective influencer and communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with financial fluency and business insight.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through others and develop talent in a sales setting.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
  

We offer:

Our offer:

• Full Medical,Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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