Business Development, Business Skills, Cadence, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Develop and Maintain Customers, Finance, Forecasting, Inside Sales, Leadership, LinkedIn, Marketing, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Polymers, Price Quotes, Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk, Safety Compliance, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Talent Management, Team Player, Technical Consulting, Value Selling, Willing to Travel
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the worlds most in-demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages lifes essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the companys Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.
Job Requisition #: 033569
Account Manager (Open)
Job Description:
Responsible for selling products and services to existing customers and prospective clients. Maintains existing business and assists sales and/or marketing management to achieve new sales. Responsible for the creation and solicitation of price quotes. Executes re-pricing actions for underperforming accounts when necessary. Industrial packaging experience is a plus.
We are seeking the following:
- A true Road Warrior-comfortable with frequent local and overnight travel to engage clients in the assigned northeast territories.
- A hunter mindset-proactive in seeking out and securing new business
- Proven track record of success in business development or sales
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver results
Key Responsibilities:
- Own a defined territory; deliver revenue, volume, and margin targets through disciplined opportunity management.
- Develop and execute account plans for top accounts; align stakeholders and set quarterly growth actions.
- Qualify, propose, and negotiate customer agreements; leverage pricing frameworks and value selling to expand margin.
- Forecast monthly and quarterly results with high accuracy; manage mix and capacity constraints proactively.
- Coordinate plant/site visits, product trials, and technical consultations to accelerate deal cycles.
- Collaborate with Inside Sales, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to drive flawless execution.
- Use CRM to manage pipeline health, risk, and coverage; ensure data completeness and timeliness.
- Monitor and address service or quality issues; escalate and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
- Map buying centers and expand relationships beyond purchasing into operations and leadership.
- Champion safety and compliance in all customer engagements and internal activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
Typically possesses a Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
Typically requires 4-8 years of experience.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Proficiency with CRM for pipeline, forecasting, and account management.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated pricing and negotiation capability.
- Clear, concise communication (written and verbal) with executive presence.
- Ability to analyze data to generate insights and action plans.
- Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality).
- Organized, disciplined operating cadence; able to manage multiple priorities.
- Coaching and talent development; ability to build high-performance teams.
- Operating cadence leadership (1:1s, deal reviews, QBRs) and change management.
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.
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We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status, or any other any other legally protected characteristic. For more information, read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.
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