Packaging Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Packaging Logistics Specialist position is available for an immediate start in Chicago, Illinois. This role is part of a global team of approximately 2,400 employees at 74 locations, dedicated to developing and producing protective packaging and technical molded parts.

Responsibilities

• Present Storopack products and services to meet customer's automated packaging needs.
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities for Storopack’s automated packaging solutions.
• Perform independent market research and participate in marketing campaigns to promote Storopack solutions.
• Accompany Storopack sales colleagues on customer visits to understand their needs.
• Search for potential new clients and analyze customer requirements.
• Create a bridge between technical and commercial teams including sales, engineering, and the customer.
• Present a solution and its probability of success to the customer.
• Negotiate offers including technical, commercial, and contractual aspects.
• Manage relationships with distributors and end-users.
• Coordinate project implementation and serve as a Project Coordinator.
• Conduct distributor sales meetings and end-user presentations and product demonstrations.
• Timely report sales activity, monthly expense reports, and update CRM reporting pipeline activity.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree.
• Very good knowledge of material flow, packaging, and shipping.
• Experience with MS Office applications and CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Professional acumen.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift 40-50 lbs when required.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time when required.
• Located in the Cincinnati or Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the Cincinnati or Chicago area.

Skills

• Four-year college degree.
• Very good knowledge of material flow, packaging, and shipping.
• MS Office applications and CRM experience (desirable).
• Self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Professional acumen.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Good communication and negotiating skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift 40-50 lbs when required.
• Able to walk/stand for long periods of time when required.
• Located in the Cincinnati or Chicago area.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Commission/Bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and 401k with company match.
• Company-provided vehicle.