Vertical Account Executive - Co-Packing and Retail Solutions

Veritiv Corporation

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Vertical Account Executive (VAE) is responsible for targeting, acquiring and closing high value revenue opportunities at local and regional based companies within the assigned vertical. This position requires a “hunter” approach as they will develop relationships with Packaging, Operations and Procurement decision makers at targeted accounts that align with the Veritiv Strategy for the assigned vertical. Once the opportunity is closed and is effectively onboarded, the VAE will hand off management of the relationship to our Sales and Program Management teams.

Requirements

• 5 +years of packaging industry sales with extensive experience and service knowledge related to kitting, co-packing and retail packaging is required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Proven track record of providing custom solutions based on providing value, not just a lower price, and profitable sales growth.
• Innovative problem solver; recognizing customer needs, providing alternatives and selling and implementing alternative solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, people and diplomacy skills required.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external partners.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate and sell.
• Strong problem solving skills with an ability to collaborate with team members on best practices.
• 25% travel required.
• Demonstrate understanding of managing a customized sales cycle to provide solutions to clients.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with selling to the Consumer Products, Beauty, Jewelry and Premium Food and Beverage highly preferred
• Territory sales or account management experience preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work for and closely with Veritiv Sales Leadership and Regional Specialists to set strategy, determine target Vertical opportunities, and develop business. overall sales goals/quotas.
• Collaborate with Veritiv Leadership and Regional Specialists to identify opportunities, develop ideas that deliver sales results and sell the Veritiv value proposition.
• Communicate with clients and gather information about a project’s goals, budgets, and outcomes.
• Partner with Regional Sales Professionals and Specialists to close opportunities and turn over all transactional activities ensuring a smooth transition.
• Develop proposals targeted at key customer decision makers that deliver Value to the identified prospect.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of potential local and regional opportunities at all points in the sales cycle.
• Participate in business reviews and other customer functions as needed.
• Consult with company legal representatives to develop contracts and agreements that protect company interests.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

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