Sales Representative - Packaging

Veritiv Corp; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv Corp is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to develop and execute sales strategies for their products in Pennsylvania. The role involves building and maintaining customer relationships, executing effective sales tactics, and meeting established sales targets.

The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and have experience in account management. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Additional benefits include extensive training and a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related job experience.
• Experience and knowledge in packaging is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Sell and promote products to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Develop customer contact plans and engage potential customers.
• Utilize CRM to manage customer interactions and follow-ups.

Skills

Sales strategy execution

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce.com

CRM systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy for selling Veritiv products and services within a designated geography or industry. Duties include new business development, maintaining customer relationships, providing customer specific solutions and meeting established sales targets. This position requires a competitive and motivated spirit with the drive to solve problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Sell and promote products and value‑added services to meet or exceed individual and company goals in an established territory.
• Develop and implement a customer contact plan to communicate product launches and engage potential customers in relevant sales campaigns to build new relationships.
• Identify opportunities and present solutions offered by the organization that meet the customer’s needs.
• Develop and provide custom presentations and business reviews on Veritiv solutions that could impact customer growth opportunities.
• Utilize CRM to schedule follow‑up actions and record relevant information to build upon customer interactions.
• Create a personal network and represent the organization at business sector events to enhance the company brand.
• Act as first point of contact for customer inquiries and complaints and proactively strive for resolutions in a timely manner.
• Align with various sales representatives to expand segment and product knowledge base and collaborate on promoting solutions to customers.
• Actively leverage sales technology and tools to meet strategic account planning objectives and maximize customer and segment growth potential.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance sales competencies and further expand ability to effectively generate profitable customer and segment growth.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge in packaging is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people and diplomacy skills required.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and sell.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to collaborate with team members on best practices.
• 25% travel required; may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.
• Territory sales or account management experience preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of managing a customized sales cycle to provide solutions to clients.

Work Experience

• 5–10 years of related job experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Physical Requirements

• A significant portion of the job responsibilities will require computer work that involves the continuous use of the fingers, hands, wrists, and sitting for long periods of time.
• The position also requires frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• The position requires work in an office as well as travel to customers, suppliers, group meetings, etc.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee‑led employee resource groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and recognition platform.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.