Account Executive- Packaging and Materials, Outside Sales

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

Orora - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

51-100 employees

About the position

As a Packaging Consultant at Landsberg Orora, you will play a crucial role in helping customers bring their products to market through innovative packaging solutions. This position focuses on generating new business, managing customer projects across various industries, and educating clients on sustainable packaging practices. The role emphasizes a customer-led approach, leveraging extensive resources to provide tailored packaging solutions that meet complex business needs while promoting environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Generating new leads by researching, networking, cold calling, and prospecting.
• Increasing revenue and profitability through the generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Executing sales initiatives to grow sales and profitability within accounts.
• Assisting clients in establishing sustainable packaging supply chains.
• Understanding complex requirements from customers for preparation of packaging solutions and quotes.
• Managing customer projects in various industries such as Food, Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, and Industrial.
• Educating clients on the latest innovations within the packaging industry.
• Working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment to create a positive customer experience that results in repeat business.

Requirements

• Packaging experience preferred but not required.
• Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a 2-year college, continuing education and/or training required (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales/business development.
• Ability to use and create customer presentations, quotes, proposals, value logs, etc.
• Excellent organization and communication skills; internal and external.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to create and maintain strong relations with customers.
• Team player with ability to multi-task without compromising accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, FSAs, life insurance, 401K with match, excellent PTO policy.
• Flexibility to work remotely and create your own schedule.
• Great, uncapped earning potential.
• Welcoming and inclusive workplace.