Sales Professional

Due to continued organizational growth, Associated Packaging Inc., the leading independent national distributor of packaging machinery and consumables, is looking for full-time Sales Professionals to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity to learn what it takes to be a successful Sales Professional for Associated Packaging. We want to train and retain you! This approach allows entry-level candidates an opportunity to gain experience in the Packaging industry and provide the basis for a successful sales career.

The qualified candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment, prioritizing projects, managing multiple deadlines, and coordinating resources to create sales proposals and other important client-facing material. Top notch communication, relationship management, project management and organizational skills are a must.

Expectations

• Understand the role of the Sales Representative and deliver value to the customers we serve
• Simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects through completion
• Able to perform under stress and meet assigned timelines
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to solve practical problems and adapt to a variety of situations
• Excellent communication and phone skills
• Act as liaison between customer and company regarding pricing, products, delivery information, service, and inquires
• Be a team player working closely with customer service, representatives from other business units, and external partners
• Provide market and competitive information to management team
• Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must be proficient in mathematics, grammar, and spelling
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sales, Sales Operations, or related field
• 3-5 years’ work experience
• Experience in critical thinking and analysis in your professional career

Competencies:

• Ability to manage workflow and meet deadlines
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills
• Self-starter who can work with little direct supervision
• Aptitude for math, finance, and written communication
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and competent in TEAMs and Zoom
• Experience preparing Cost Justifications
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Why work at Associated Packaging, Inc.?

Longevity - Associated Packaging, Inc. has been providing packaging solutions for companies since 1977.

Stability - Even during times of recession and economic uncertainty, Associated Packaging, Inc. has remained financially strong and experienced tremendous growth.

Customer Service - We focus on partnering with our customers to find and maintain the best solution possible for their packaging needs. Our customers consider us problem solvers and profit enhancers.

Our People - At Associated Packaging, Inc., people are our greatest asset. We value each employee and know that great success comes from a great team.