Communicates with existing customers and manages accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintains existing business by developing and presenting value propositions to existing customers.
Partners with colleagues in functional areas, including, but not limited to, Production, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Logistics, in order to provide the best customer service possible.
Interacts with and assists sales managers and/or directors to achieve sales goals.
Creates detailed price quotes.
Creates and delivers presentations to internal and external customers, along with samples and prototypes.
Completes and updates sales-related paperwork and reporting systems.
Maintains relationships with plants that service customers in the assigned territory, product area, or accounts.
May solicit requests for quotes.
May execute re-pricing action for underperforming accounts when necessary.
May interface with plants to determine lost and new customer opportunities (e.g., customer segment, value propositions).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree and 8 plus years of experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Possesses solid sales experience; industrial packaging sales experience is a plus.
Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
Possesses excellent time management and planning skills.
Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform cold customer calls and follow up on leads.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Local and overnight travel will be required.
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Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.
Job Requisition #:
033302 Account Manager - Northeast Area Sales/New Business Development (Open)
Job Description:
ROLE OVERVIEW: Outside Sales/New Business Development. Responsible for selling products and services to existing customers and prospective clients. Maintains existing business and assists sales and/or marketing management to achieve new sales. Responsible for the creation and solicitation of price quotes. Executes re-pricing actions for underperforming accounts when necessary. Industrial packaging experience is a plus. We are seeking the following:
A true Roa d Warrior -comfortable with frequent local and overnight travel to engage clients in the assigned northeast territories.
A hunter mindset -proactive in seeking out and securing new business
Proven track record of success in business development or sales
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and deliver results
Local Presence Matters: Although this is a remote opportunity, the selected candidate must reside in one of the following states. This ensures you can effectively manage accounts and travel within the following assigned territories: PA, MD, and VA
Greif · Warminster, PA