Account Executive, Inside Sales Rep

Berlin Packaging•Lockport, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry. Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking an Inside Sales Representative , who will Develop sales through prospecting and servicing new and existing customers. Increase revenue by targeting and winning sales across a broad base of customers, typically small and mid-range customers. Drive multiple aspects of the sales cycle -- identify and develop leads, qualify the leads, understand customer needs, develop the value proposition, negotiate and close business. This position is intended to start as an Inside Sales role with a clear path and expectation to transition into a Field Outside Sales position based on performance and readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Prior experience prospecting new customers with demonstrated success developing new business
Ability to complete tasks and solve problems with limited guidance and direction
Strong business acumen; understands business, products, customers, and suppliers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written, verbal, and active listening
Strong time management skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up
Assertive, takes initiative and leverages network and uses creativity to build new business
Consultative; ability to positively connect with a wide variety of customers
Comfortable in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
Takes pride in going above and beyond for customers

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with new prospects and maintain relationships with established customers while selling company products and services.
Interact extensively with customers to clarify their needs, recommend products and/or services, source product and provide pricing.
Conduct regularly scheduled sales calls and provide exceptional customer service through highly responsive communication with accounts.
Liaise with outside sales to determine the best approach to provide service and support; facilitate the handover process if/when appropriate.
Serve as an advocate for customers within Berlin to help to address major issues and ensure that the customer derives all the benefits and value from partnering with Berlin.
Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin Values”

Benefits

Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan Profit sharing
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance including dental insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
Vision insurance options
Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
Health club reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
529 college savings plan
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
Employee referral program
Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
Company sponsored short- and long-term disability