Sales Manager, Packaging

Job Purpose & Location

Our Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, coordination and direction of profitable sales within a specified region. Duties include acting as the leader of the territory by managing a team of sales professionals, implementing and fostering corporate initiatives, maintaining supplier relationships and growing Veritiv’s customer base. This position requires a "take the wheel" approach for the entire sales process along with strong skills for intelligence gathering, prospecting, negotiation and account management.

• Develop a team of high performers who grow business through new account acquisition and expanding share of wallet.
• Implement sales and marketing strategies which will contribute to achieving the Territory and Regional objectives.
• Conduct sales meetings, trainings, and account/pipeline reviews on a regular basis with sales group.
• Set appropriate performance objectives for team members and hold them accountable for achieving these.
• Identify opportunities and present solutions offered by the organization that meet the customer’s needs.
• Create a personal network and represent the organization at business sector events to enhance the company brand.
• Work with the organization to ensure team members maintain up-to-date customer and inventory data in the CRM and identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Manage and report on team performance, assets (inventory) and budget execution.
• Partner with the Credit Manager to ensure accounts receivable are kept current.
• Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure the team’s and own work adheres to required standards.
• May be requested to perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience and knowledge in Packaging or similar industry is preferred.
• Must have strong leadership and management skills.
• 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.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills required.
• 30% travel required.
• Experience managing a team of 5-10 direct reports.
• Territory sales or account management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding or experience from a large, national or decentralized distribution organization preferred.
• Experience with  or other CRM is preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

• 10-15 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• 15+ years of related job experience.
• A thorough understanding of distribution management (customer service, sales, purchasing, warehouse, credit, information systems, and logistics) that is preferably from a large, national, or decentralized organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long time frames.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

$143,000 to $210,400 with bonus eligibility.

• 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, recognition platform, etc.
• 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 (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.
• Annual Profit‑Sharing Program and other additional benefits.