Account Manager - Outside Sales/New England - Greif Packaging LLC

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

028709 Account Manager - Outside Sales/New England (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The ideal candidate must be located in the Northeastern region of the United States.Responsible for outside sales and services to existing customers and prospective clients within New England(Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). Maintains existing business and assists sales and/or marketing management to achieve new sales. Responsible for the creation and solicitation of price quotes. Executes re-pricing actions for underperforming accounts when necessary. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Communicates with existing customers and manages accounts to ensure customer satisfaction. Maintains existing business by developing and presenting value propositions to existing customers.
• Partners with colleagues in functional areas including, but not limited to Production, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Logistics to provide the best customer service possible.
• Interacts with and assists sales managers and/or directors in achieving sales goals.
• Creates detailed price quotes.
• Creates and delivers presentations to internal and external customers, along with samples and prototypes.
• Completes and updates sales-related paperwork and reporting systems.
• Maintains relationships with plants that service customers in the assigned territory, product area, or accounts.
• May solicit requests for quotes.
• May execute re-pricing action for underperforming accounts when necessary.
• May interface with plants to determine lost and new customer opportunities (e.g., customer segment, value propositions).
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 

• Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience in outside sales/business development. 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Possesses solid sales experience; industrial sales experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possesses excellent time management and planning skills.
• Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform cold customer calls and follow up on leads.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Travel required

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​Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $ 90,000.00 to $ 120,000.00 per year. The base pay offered for this position may vary based on market data and other factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may be eligible for a short-term incentive in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.