ASSISTANT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Inteplast Group•Livingston, NJ

2d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for internal/external sales and marketing support efforts to develop product and customer growth for all bundle items within the Grocery/Retail Unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 3-5 years marketing, sales and/or customer-oriented experience
Teamwork and collaboration mentality
Proactive attitude towards taking on and driving projects forward
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and maintain exceptional productivity in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Understanding of the selling process
Knowledge of pricing methods and ability to make suitable recommendations
Ability to prepare and present cohesive and meaningful presentations
Demonstrate flexibility to learn new processes and tasks
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge/proficiency in AS400 a plus (willing to learn and understand system)
Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Nice To Haves

Background in the manufacturing and/or packaging industry preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
knowledge/proficiency in AS400 a plus (willing to learn and understand system)

Responsibilities

Build an in-depth knowledge of products in the Grocery/Retail “bundle” to promote internally and externally with the expectation to grow sales, brand recognition and company/product/team image
Provide internal support for the outside sales team (product information, pricing guidance, samples, POS, etc.)
Pro-actively identify sales gaps (customer and/or product) and prompt action with Sales Manager/Brokers to generate new sales opportunities
Assist in the identification of prospects and targets and share with Sales Team/Management
Recommend selling prices and present market and customer justification to Supervisor, VP/GM and/or Global Dept for pricing approval and or/work as liaison between Global and Pricing Department
Be a team leader for assigned bids and RFQ’s and direct other paperwork through internal protocols (Recommendations Reports, Rebates, Pricing Requests, POD’s, etc.)
Lead or facilitate account management for house and/or other accounts, as assigned
Act as liaison for inter-company activities with Trinity, IBFC, Fantapak, etc.
Work closely with Sales and Production to monitor and quickly resolve customer complaints and quality issues
Contribute to team promotional activities and implement marketing communications by developing and deploying literature, monthly news alerts, new product launches, product promotions, ITV contributions, etc.
Manage and at times lead special projects including but not limited to annual sales meetings, trade show exhibits, etc.
Review inventory levels (product/hardware) and take action to reduce/eliminate slow moving items
Provide product training as required to Inteplast employees or as required with customers
Be consistently on time for work as well as complete work, projects, reports, requests, etc. on a timely basis
Represent Inteplast at all times with professionalism and be an advocate for the Grocery/Retail product line and team
Handle special projects assigned by the business unit