Project Manager - Sales

Shorr Packaging • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Project Manager partners with the assigned Account Executive to manage all aspects of existing business, including directing customer service and the Sales Assistant and engaging the Sales Manager, Corrugated Specialist, and Equipment Specialist as needed. The role manages Key Account projects and helps sales develop consistent procedures for business reviews. The position also involves travel to key account locations as needed, approximately 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of experience as a B2B customer service representative, sales assistant, account manager, sales professional, or buyer.
• Strong organizational skills and project management experience.
• Microsoft Office skills, with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Packaging industry experience.
• Salesforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of Key Account projects.
• Lead and coordinate business reviews.
• Work with the Sales Manager and Account Manager, and collaborate with Branch Administration to develop relevant, effective presentations.
• Review commission reports to ensure vendor deviations are in place.
• Identify margin improvement projects by customer and/or product category.
• Hold weekly team meetings to identify, communicate, and assign priorities.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Assemble, direct, and motivate internal and external resources.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to the project team.
• Monitor and report progress to stakeholders.
• Travel to key account locations as needed, approximately 10%.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Other insurance coverages.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Team-based employee-owner company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level