Associate Packaging Consultant

Job Purpose

Our Sales Trainee will learn Veritiv’s full sales lifecycle and support the sales team with generating new leads within a designated region or industry. This role will also focus on maintaining customer relationships, increasing revenue from existing accounts, and providing specific solutions and quotes. This position requires a competitive and motivated spirit with the drive to solve problems.

• Generate new leads by researching networking, cold calling, and prospecting.
• Increase revenue and profitability through the generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Execute sales initiatives to grow sales and profitability within accounts.
• Assist clients in establishing sustainable packaging supply chains.
• Understand complex requirements from customers for preparation of packaging solutions and quotes.
• Manage customer projects in various industries such as Food, Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, Industrial, etc.
• Educate clients on the latest innovations within our industry.

• Packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in new sales/business development.
• Ability to use and create customer presentations, quotes, proposals, value logs, etc.
• Ability to create and maintain strong relations with customers.
• 2+ years related experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, successfully manage accounts, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

High School Diploma/GED Preferred.

• 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.

• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.