About the Role
The Sales Representative will develop and execute sales strategies for Veritiv products and services within a designated geography or industry, focusing on new business development, customer relationship management, providing tailored solutions, and achieving sales targets. This role requires a competitive and motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of managing a customized sales cycle to provide solutions to clients.
Skills
- Excellent verbal, written, people and diplomacy skills.
- Ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners.
- Ability to persuade, negotiate and sell.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with team members on best practices.
Location
- Office
- Travel to customers, suppliers, group meetings, etc.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel required
Experience Level
- 5-10 years of related job experience
- Territory sales or account management experience preferred
- Experience and knowledge in Packaging is strongly preferred
- Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED
Benefits
- 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 our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- 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.
About the Company
- Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions.
- Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services.
- Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.
- For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.
