Sales Support Representative

BWAY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Sales Support Representative to support the Vice President of Sales and the broader sales organization. This role provides administrative, operational, and customer support, acting as a liaison between customers, the sales team, and internal departments for timely resolution and smooth execution of sales processes.

The position supports account management, pricing administration, complaint resolution, and compliance activities while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years in sales support or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President of Sales and Sales Representatives.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Sales Team and customers to address requests, inquiries, and issues.
• Facilitate communication between Sales and internal departments (Operations, QA, Graphics, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance).
• Manage account maintenance: setup new customers, item numbers, product changes, price changes, and documentation.
• Review quotes and product costing requests with Pricing Administration; process price changes.
• Administer compliance and documentation; support audits with required data.
• Manage customer complaint process: enter, investigate, resolve, and respond with RC/CA.
• Assist with RFQ preparation, regional / drop trailer initiatives, and other special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Office suite

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Sales Support Representative serves as a critical resource to the Vice President of Sales and the broader Sales organization by providing comprehensive administrative, operational, and customer support. This role acts as a key liaison between customers, the sales team, and internal departments to ensure effective communication, timely issue resolution, and seamless execution of sales processes. The incumbent will support account management activities, pricing administration, complaint resolution, business compliance requirements, and special sales initiatives while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Customer and Sales Support

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President of Sales and Sales Representatives.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Sales Team and customers to address requests, inquiries, and issues.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between the Sales Team and internal departments, including Operations, Quality, Graphics, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, and other cross-functional teams.

Account Management and Administration

• Manage account maintenance activities, including:
• New customer account setup
• New product item number creation
• Product specification changes
• Price changes
• Credit application and account setup documentation
• Maintain accurate customer records and related sales documentation.

Pricing and Compliance

• Review and assist with customer quotation and product costing requests in collaboration with the Pricing Administration team.
• Administer index and market-based price adjustments within assigned territories, including:
• System updates
• Customer notifications
• Maintenance of customer email and mailing distribution lists
• Support internal and external pricing audits by providing required documentation, data, and responses.
• Ensure business compliance requirements are met within assigned territories.

Complaint Resolution and Customer Service

• Manage the customer complaint process by:
• Entering and tracking complaints
• Coordinating investigations with internal departments
• Ensuring timely completion and resolution
• Preparing formal Root Cause/Corrective Action (RC/CA) responses for customers
• Respond to customer requests for:
• Product specifications
• Certifications
• Marketing materials
• Surveys
• Requests for Information (RFIs)

Financial and Operational Support

• Investigate customer short-payments and accounts receivable issues and coordinate resolution with the appropriate departments.
• Assist with Request for Quotation (RFQ) preparation and submission.
• Support regional drop trailer initiatives, including processing and maintaining drop trailer agreements.

Team Participation and Special Projects

• Attend and actively participate in Sales and Sales Support Representative team meetings.
• Perform additional duties, assignments, and special projects as directed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in sales support, customer service, sales administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and responsiveness.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing and facility locations as required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods while performing office-related work.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers for computer and office equipment operation.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, communicate verbally, and hear effectively.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily office-based with regular interaction with customers, sales personnel, and cross-functional teams. Occasional travel to plant and customer locations may be required to support business needs.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.