Sales Account Manager

PHOENIX PAPER WICKLIFFE LLC•Wickliffe, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC is searching for qualified candidates to assume the role of Sales Account Manager. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, the Sales Account Manager will grow and manage sales nationwide. This includes growing business at existing accounts, with a heavy emphasis on inkjet paper. This position will be responsible for prospecting for new business and providing sales support to our corporate and local business units. This is a salaried, exempt position and, therefore, is considered exempt from overtime.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' successful sales experience with pulp/paper is required.
Self-starter, with the ability to operate independently without direct team support.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to interact successfully with various levels of the organization.
Must be flexible and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Must possess clear written and verbal communication skills, presentation skills, and strong interpersonal skills; able to respond to, interact and collaborate with clients, vendors/suppliers and employees.

Nice To Haves

Export and domestic sales experience preferred.
Experience with inkjet grades is desired.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop sales leads through various sources; establish and maintain customer relationships and provide primary customer contact.
Attend monthly business meetings to review progress and seek out new business for Wickliffe.
Travel as needed throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers.
Make presentations to existing and prospective clients to generate new and additional business.
Partner with clients to assess marketing and promotional needs.
Investigate and resolve customer problems and concern.
Prepare and approve various sales and business activity reports, and expense reports.
Prepare and execute sales budgets.
Plan, prospect, identify, target, contact, and organize sales meetings with contacts based on previous sales experience.