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Food Packaging Specialist
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Elkay Plastics Co, Inc.
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$90,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Department:
Sales Reports To:
Regional Sales Manager, Food FLSA Status:
Exempt Positions Supervised:
None Job Status:
Full Time Amount of Travel Required:
25-50%Job Summary:
The Food Packaging Specialist will sell primarily food packaging products and services offered by the company to current and new clientele, both distributors and end-users. Covering Dallas and Houston.Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
- Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
- Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
- Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
- Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
- At least five years of related experience required.
- 3-5 years of industry experience in food packaging, foodservice, or flexible packaging preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to travel.