Sales Rep with Plant Mgf / Box Packaging Exp

Pay Rate:

Compensation includes base salary range of $58,500 to $183,500, plus variable compensation.

Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in our North American Container US Core, Bulk and Solid Fiber sales commission plan which has significant commission earning potential.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Scotia Container Plant

Bldg 803 Corporation Park

Scotia, NY 12302

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for professionally and effectively representing our North American Container (NAC) business in the packaging marketplace. This requires successful management of a sales territory by developing and fostering sound customer relationships.
• Sales Representatives are responsible for generating profitable sales, largely through regular and customary in-person interactions with prospective and existing customers.
• Examines and evaluates a customer's packaging needs and then offers recommendations to fulfill those needs while striving to meet the directives established by regional and plant management.
• Profitably grow the business with priority strategic (high transactional to consultative mix) accounts by developing and successfully implementing Key Account Plans.
• Enable profitable decision-making through demonstrated knowledge of; general business principles, internal financial management and industry business practices.
• Identify and implement Value Propositions with priority customers through knowledge and application of IP corporate/business capabilities and resources.
• Create IP advantage through continuous evaluation of market conditions, competitive environment and opportunities for innovation.
• Should be able to travel to multiple customer sites/meetings weekly and work in a variety of environments, including client sites, trade events, etc. (50% or more of the time).
• May act as account team leader.

The Qualification, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• BA/BS in a related field or related equivalent work experience in related field
• 2+ years of sales experience
• Valid driver's license is required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in the corrugated box industry is a plus

• Drive for results
• Action oriented
• Functional/technical skills
• Customer focus
• Learning on the fly