Sales Manager

Gerresheimer • Peachtree City, GA

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About The Position

Gerresheimer is seeking a proactive, results-driven Sales Manager to support business growth, primarily focused on pharmaceutical glass packaging solutions. The role combines new business development with strategic account management, providing the opportunity to build customer partnerships, identify market opportunities, and drive sustainable sales growth. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The position is field-based, with regular customer visits and collaboration with cross-functional teams across North America. Travel is approximately 50%, depending on customer and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in B2B technical or consultative sales, preferably within packaging, industrial manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success in new business development and account management.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into business opportunities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong organizational skills, commercial awareness, and a results-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical packaging, glass manufacturing, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing customers while identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Understand customer needs and collaborate with internal teams to deliver technical and commercial solutions.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Lead commercial discussions, prepare proposals, and negotiate business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, customer developments, and competitive activities.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular business forecasts and updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution.

What This Job Offers

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