Sales Representative - Packaging

Job Purpose

Our Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategy for selling Veritiv products and services within a designated geography or industry. Duties include new business development, maintaining customer relationships, providing customer specific solutions and meeting established sales targets. This position requires a competitive and motivated spirit with the drive to solve problems.

• Sell and promote products and value‑added services to meet or exceed individual and company goals in an established territory.
• Develop and implement a customer contact plan to communicate product launches and engage potential customers in relevant sales campaigns to build new relationships.
• Identify opportunities and present solutions offered by the organization that meet the customer’s needs.
• Develop and provide custom presentations and business reviews on Veritiv solutions that could impact customer growth opportunities.
• Utilize CRM to schedule follow‑up actions and record relevant information to build upon customer interactions.
• Create a personal network and represent the organization at business sector events to enhance the company brand.
• Act as first point of contact for customer inquiries and complaints and proactively strive for resolutions in a timely manner.
• Align with various sales representatives to expand segment and product knowledge base and collaborate on promoting solutions to customers.
• Actively leverage sales technology and tools to meet strategic account planning objectives and maximize customer and segment growth potential.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance sales competencies and further expand ability to effectively generate profitable customer and segment growth.

• Experience and knowledge in packaging is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people and diplomacy skills required.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and sell.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an ability to collaborate with team members on best practices.
• 25% travel required; may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.
• Territory sales or account management experience preferred.
• Experience with  or other CRM preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of managing a customized sales cycle to provide solutions to clients.

• 5–10 years of related job experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED.

• A significant portion of the job responsibilities will require computer work that involves the continuous use of the fingers, hands, wrists, and sitting for long periods of time.
• The position also requires frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• The position requires work in an office as well as travel to customers, suppliers, group meetings, etc.

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee‑led employee resource groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and recognition platform.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401(k) with match, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.