Sales Manager

NOVOLEX; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging innovation seeks a motivated Sales Representative to drive sales growth in the Industrial Packaging sector. This home-based position offers a competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in territory development and account management within the packaging industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision options

Wellness rewards to fund HRA or HSA

Paid holidays, time off, and parental leaves

Financial protection benefits, including life and disability insurance

Education Support

Qualifications

• 2+ years in territory development and account management in the packaging industry.
• Ability to travel up to 50% when needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth with existing accounts and develop new business.
• Maintain relationships with customers and generate new business.
• Develop proposals and manage customer value plans.

Skills

Prospecting

Closing Skills

Customer Focus

People Skills

Drive and Ambition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce.com CRM

LinkedIn (Sales Navigator)

Job description

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $100,000 - $115,000*
• Medical, dental and vision options
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits, like life, AD&D and disability insurance 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman’s Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

* The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role is eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

The Sales Representative is responsible for driving profitable sales growth with Industrial Packaging existing accounts while developing new business to expand Novolex Shields customer base. This is a position is home based. The position reports directly to the Sr. Regional Sales Manager, Shields.

• Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory to generate new business for the company’s products and services
• Develops and builds accounts within the capabilities of the business assets
• Makes telephone/virtual calls, in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers
• Develops clear and effective written proposals and quotations for current and prospective customers
• Drives the resolution of customer problems and complaints
• Analyzes the territory’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the company
• Creates and manages a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities
• Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 2+ years in territory development and account management in the packaging industry
• Outstanding prospecting and closing skills is a must
• Ability to travel up to 50% when needed
• Customer focus and good people skills
• Computer expertise in Microsoft Office, Experience with Salesforce.com CRM and LinkedIn (Sales Navigator)
• High level of drive and ambition for professional growth

What You'll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.