Sales Professional

About the role

Associated Packaging Inc., the leading independent national distributor of packaging machinery and consumables, is seeking full-time Sales Professionals to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for entry-level candidates to gain experience in the packaging industry and build the foundation for a successful sales career. We are committed to training and retaining our sales professionals.

The qualified candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team environment, prioritizing projects, managing multiple deadlines, and coordinating resources to create sales proposals and other client-facing materials. Strong communication, relationship management, project management, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand the role of the Sales Representative and deliver value to customers
• Simultaneously manage and prioritize multiple projects through completion
• Perform under stress and meet assigned timelines
• Act as a liaison between customers and the company regarding pricing, products, delivery information, service, and inquiries
• Be a team player, collaborating closely with customer service, representatives from other business units, and external partners
• Provide market and competitive information to the management team
• Prepare cost justifications and sales proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sales, Sales Operations, or a related field
• 3-5 years of work experience
• Experience in critical thinking and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills
• Self-starter who can work with minimal direct supervision
• Aptitude for math, finance, and written communication
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Competency in TEAMs and Zoom
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Why work with us

• Longevity: Providing packaging solutions since 1977
• Stability: Financially strong and experienced growth even during economic uncertainty
• Customer Service: Focus on partnering with customers to find and maintain the best packaging solutions; known as problem solvers and profit enhancers
• Our People: Employees are our greatest asset, and we value each team member