WestRock

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The Opportunity Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions is looking for an outgoing and competitive person for a new Local Sales Representative position opening. We are seeking a persuasive and independent individual who loves a fast pace, building relationships and hunting/prospecting. In addition, they will be a problem solver and love to identify value added solutions for our customers. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: • Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; Measure self against standard of excellence; Take calculated risks to accomplish goals • Be driven, and responsible for your actions; maintain commitments and follow up with prospects and clients Volunteer readily; Undertake self-development activities • Display attitude of deep commitment to win over the customer by having the sincere desire to offer value-added solutions Architect and articulate packaging solutions delivered through our distribution model by planning strategic development of a core client base and always be prospecting for new clients • Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of key customers and targets • Identify cost savings gaps and opportunities with the customer’s environment and utilize all Victory’s packaging resources and services to build solutions, implement the plan and document successes • Establish a sales budget, strategies and tactical sales plans by product line, customer, and market • Follow closely all established policies, guidelines and pricing for customer accounts and service • Provide timely feedback to management team regarding service failures or customer concerns • Partner with branch operations and corporate directives to meet and exceed customer’s service expectations • Utilize technology, such as e-mail and company contact management software to rapidly respond to customer needs and request for information What you need to succeed: • 3+ years of demonstrated sales experience within the packaging, and container industries highly preferred. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong demonstrated track record • Salesforce; MS Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint • Strong problem-solving skills • Ability to travel locally in and out of selling area and state for meetings as required What we offer: • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential • Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. #Victory