Job Details
LK Packaging, a national leader in flexible packaging solutions for the industrial, food service & medical markets, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Representative/Industrial Packaging Specialist with 3-5 years with poly, distribution and industrial sales experience. This position would manage, North Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota Territories with 10-20% traveling time.
The Company offers one-of-a-kind Rewards and Recognition Benefits program that includes:
- Generous base salary + monthly commissions based on employee performance.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Voluntary Benefits options
- Retirement plan with an employer match
- Wellness program
- Vacation and Sick time pay
- Holiday pay
- An Employee Assistance Program
- A $1000 employee referral program
Job Summary
The Industrial Packaging Specialist will sell primarily industrial packaging products offered by the company to current and new distribution accounts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
- Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
- Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
- Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
- Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with Salesforce
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
- 3-5 years of industry experience in poly bags or flexible packaging preferred
- 3-5 years of selling experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel 10-20 % of time (all expenses paid and reimbursed)