National Accounts Sales Representative
The Kraft Group & Affiliates · Worcester, MA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Drive positive revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing new national account opportunities across targeted markets.
- Develop and maintain a book of business with a revenue of at least $4M annually by the 18th month of employment.
- Expand product penetration within existing national accounts by identifying opportunities to introduce additional packaging solutions, manufacturing capabilities, and value-added services.
- Identify, pursue, and close opportunities for corrugated packaging, folding carton, POP displays, graphic packaging, and related solutions.
- Develop and execute strategic account growth plans focused on both new customer acquisition and increasing share of wallet within existing accounts.
- Collaborate with design, estimating, customer service, production, and logistics teams.
- Manage RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and onboarding activities.
- Coordinate customer initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities and business units.
- Lead customer business reviews and executive-level presentations.
- Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline activity.
- Foster collaboration between company divisions to maximize growth opportunities.
- Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Packaging Engineering, or related field required.
- 6-8 years of business, sales, marketing, product/brand management, or manufacturing experience required.
- Previous corrugated packaging sales experience required.
- Experience managing large, multi-location or national customer accounts required.
- Demonstrated success selling corrugated packaging, folding carton, displays, graphic packaging, or related packaging solutions preferred.
- Project management experience required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
- Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently.
- Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow.
- Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness.
Skills And Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
- Sit and use hands to handle or feel.
- Frequent travel to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, and industry events.
Work Environment
- Normal office environment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.