Sales Account Manager Wanted

"Until lions have historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter" - Proverb

Hunter-oriented Sales Account Manager wanted for Minnesota-based company! Ideal candidate will have packaging industry experience.

Position Description:

• Provide and design packaging solutions to customers. Sell products to wholesalers, manufacturers, businesses or groups of individuals; develop existing market and grow new markets. Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain strong customer relations.
  
• Provide creative packing solutions to customers.
  
• Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
  
• Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
  
• Understand company capabilities and services. Effectively communicate value to the client.
  
• Participate in the evaluation of marketing opportunities for products and services.
  
• Assist in the determination of which new or existing products and services should be presented to clients.
  
• Assist in the development of the relationship with current and prospective clientele.
  
• Recommend products to customers, based on customers needs and interests.
  
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
  
• Consult with clients after sales or contract signings in order to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
  
• Provide drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
  
• Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
  
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
  
• Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
  
• Work closely with the project team in order to maintain a continuous knowledge of project status in order to identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project.
  
• Ensure that all processes and procedures are completed, quality standards are met, and that projects are profitable.
  
• Verifying all data and contact information is included in the CRM database (Salesforce.com).
  
• Communicates the client's goals and represent the client's interests to the team.
  
• Provide regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations.
  
• Any other tasks assigned by the National Sales Manager.
  
  

Job Qualifications Requirements

Knowledge/Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with 3 to 5 years' sales experience required.
  
• A bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  
• Must be effective in all aspects of sales and account maintenance.
  
• A proven track record of industry experience and outstanding sales achievement.
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
  
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com is preferred.
  
• Self-starter who takes ownership, thinks out of the box, and solves problems.
  
• Vacuum Forming experience preferred.
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Creativity
  
• Strong customer commitment
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Strong business knowledge
  
• Strong ability to work independently
  
• Excellent telephone etiquette
  
• Physical requirements
  
• Ability to hear and speak English clearly
  
• Ability to see and distinguish between colors
  
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds
  
• Willing and able to read, write and type
  
  

Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Please submit your resume to (jobs@sunpack.com) for consideration of your qualifications.