Packaging Account Executive
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Packaging Account Executive in Houston, TX responsible for generating new business and meeting sales goals within the assigned sales territory. Duties include determining product specifications, quotes, and pricing; preparing weekly/monthly activity reports; compiling and analyzing prospective customer information to develop prospect lists; visiting customers to assess needs and promote additional products/services; maintaining customer records and relationships; answering questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability; performing packaging audits and collaborating with the Design Team to create value-added solutions in a timely manner; requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, a consultative sales approach, and the ability to work independently or in a team; must live near the territory and have a track record of customer service excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in sales/marketing
- Minimum of 5+ years sales experience (corrugated packaging/manufacturing industry preferred)
- Must live in, or within a reasonable distance of the geographical sales territory assigned
- Strong communication, interpersonal, listening and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly build rapport with customers and suppliers
- Highly motivated and results-orientated individual who can work well both independently and within a team environment
- Demonstrates an aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers with a consultative and personalized sales approach
- Commitment to excellent customer service and knowledge of industry standards
- Effectively manages time working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
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