Sales Trainee - Corrugated

Job Description:

Smurfit (COMPANY NAME) (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity: The Sales Representative is responsible for successfully managing existing customer accounts and establishing new opportunities to achieve annual sales objectives. This involves managing current customer relationships, prospecting, and engaging new customers, partnering with management to complete budget planning, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure sales strategy execution.

How you will impact (COMPANY NAME):
* Thoroughly understand the industry and target customers to qualify opportunities in alignment with (COMPANY NAME) sales strategy
* Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of (COMPANY NAME) products and pricing structure to resolve inquiries and issues with customer accounts
* Effectively articulate sales vision and strategy to identify leads on new opportunities, manage prospects and develop a robust sales pipeline
* Meet or exceed individual budgeted and volume sales goals to contribute to the organization's annual targets objectives
* Develop and execute account strategies for new and existing customers to create a customized experience for customers
* Manage and resolve customer inquiries related to pricing, product availability, and order fulfillment activities
* Utilize Salesforce.com to establish and manage customer Service Level Execution Agreement (SLEA) and payment terms
* Complete scheduled and cold-call prospecting activities to create appointments with client decision makers
* Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers
* Seek and qualify prospective customers in accordance with Sales strategy
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of the overall Sales strategy and identify value add opportunities to improve margins
* Manage customer engagement through the sales lifecycle to ensure contractual obligations are met and to enable customer satisfaction

What you need to succeed:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field preferred
* 2 to 3 years of experience interfacing with customers in a sales related field environment required
* Business to Business (B2B) sales experience
* Experience using the Salesforce.com application
* Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook

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 includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit (COMPANY NAME) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit (COMPANY NAME) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

The salary range for this position is $0.00 - $0.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process