Project Manager - National Accounts
About The Position
The National Accounts Project Manager partners with assigned National Account Executives to manage all aspects of existing business. The role directs customer service and Sales Professionals and engages Sales Management, Corrugated Specialists, and Equipment Specialists as needed. It manages National Account projects and assists sales in developing consistent procedures for business reviews. The Project Manager leads the planning and implementation of key account projects and coordinates business reviews. Working closely with the Sales Manager and Account Manager, the role also collaborates with Branch Administration to develop effective presentations. The position requires travel to key account locations as needed, approximately 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of B2B experience as a customer service representative, sales assistant, sales professional, or buyer.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Project management experience.
- People management experience.
- Microsoft Office skills, with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Packaging industry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and implementation of key account projects.
- Lead and coordinate business reviews.
- Work closely with the Sales Manager and Account Manager and collaborate with Branch Administration to develop pertinent, 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 to peak performance.
- 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 and other insurance coverages.
- Vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- Team-based employee-owner company culture.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
