Area Sales Manager

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
030314 Area Sales Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 



* Communicates with existing customers and manages accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.

Maintains existing business by developing and presenting value propositions to existing customers.


* Partners with colleagues in functional areas including, but not limited to: Production, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, and Logistics in order to provide the best customer service possible.


* Interacts with and assists sales managers and/or directors to achieve sales goals.


* Creates detailed price quotes.


* Creates and delivers presentations to internal and external customers, along with samples and prototypes.


* Completes and updates sales-related paperwork and reporting systems.


* Maintains relationships with plants that service customers in the assigned territory, product area, or accounts.


* May solicit requests for quotes.


* May execute re-pricing action for underperforming accounts when necessary.


* May interface with plants to determine lost and new customer opportunities (e.g., customer segment, value propositions).


* Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 



* Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience. 

Knowledge and Skills 



* Possesses solid sales experience; industrial sales experience a plus.


* Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.


* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.


* Possesses excellent time management and planning skills.


* Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to perform cold customer calls and follow up on leads.


* Demonstrated negotiation skills.


* Travel may be required.

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.

Greif is an equal opportunity employer.

We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

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