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.

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.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Solve practical problems and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and phone skills.
• Act as a liaison between customers and the company regarding pricing, products, delivery information, service, and inquiries.
• Be a team player, working closely with customer service, representatives from other business units, and external partners.
• Provide market and competitive information to the management team.

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 in a professional career.
• Ability to manage workflow and meet deadlines.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
• Self-starter who can work with little direct supervision.
• Aptitude for math, finance, and written communication.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Experience preparing cost justifications.
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Why work with us

• Longevity: Associated Packaging, Inc. has been providing packaging solutions since 1977.
• Stability: We have remained financially strong and experienced growth even during economic uncertainty.
• Customer Service: We partner with customers to find and maintain the best packaging solutions, acting as problem solvers and profit enhancers.
• Our People: We value each employee and believe great success comes from a great team.