
The Position: We are looking for an established Sales professional to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the packaging industry who has developed solid relationships with customers with a proven track record in building new growth. We are open to individuals seeking full-time or independent contractor employment.
The Location: Elk Packaging is based in Culver City, California, conveniently close to the rail station and in a fast-growing neighborhood with lots of trendy shops and restaurants nearby.
Why Should You Apply?
· Develop, keep and manage your own accounts
· Elk is a privately owned business, every employee is family
· Opportunity for strong work/life balance
· Very favorable commission compensation package
· Flexible hours and mobile working
· Knowledge that you can deliver what you are selling through a competent supply chain
Responsibilities
· Manage a portfolio of active accounts
· Prospect and qualify new sales leads
· Maintain a well-developed pipeline of prospects
· Field new customer inquiries
· Research and analyze sales options
· Build and maintain relationships with clients and prospects
· Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products
· Collect and analyze information and prepare data and sales reports
· Build and maintain professional networks
· Meet with potential clients to determine their needs
Qualifications
- 5+ years of sales experience in the print packaging industry
- Working knowledge of print packaging materials and manufacturing processes in various mediums
- Proven ability to meet and exceed sales quotas
- Ability to negotiate and understanding of marketing skills
- Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated and goal oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers at all times
- Strong business acumen
- Fast learner and quick thinker
- Ability to create and deliver presentations
- Travel may be required
- Experience in QuickBooks a plus
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines