All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to actin accordance withthe shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:Trustworthy - We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.Servant-Hearted - We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members,suppliersand the community.Relational - We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.Resourceful - We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:Responsible for managing full strategic sales and business development for distribution accounts based within the United States. This person will represent Southern Champion Tray stock catalog products, in addition to custom packaging. Primarily responsible for maintaining existing customer relationships, in an effort to increase annual sales within our current distribution network.SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:Successfully manage accounts to achieve growth, hit sales targets,and meet overall annual budgeting requirementsforterritoryEffectively work with yourSalesManager on a daily/weekly basis Participate in the development and implementation of a strategic business account plan for territory sales that aligns with SCT's overall businessstrategyParticipate and lead sales presentations at customer events and industry tradeshowsUtilize sales reporting tools toassistin development of realistic forecasts for production planning purposesCollaborate with customers and internal teams to produce customizedpackagingPartner with Distributor Sales Reps to train them on our product lines andacquirenew business for SCT and ourcustomersReinforce positive relationships with prospective and existing customers through face-to-face meetings, events,and frequent communicationsRemain current with product and industry marketing trendsResolve escalated customer issues and complaintsregardingsales and service in a way that honors the customer and aligns with SCT's mission, vision,and corevaluesAssistwith development of contracts and agreements forcustomersSeek resolution and respond promptly to any product orservice relatedissuesSet a good example, acting in accordancetocompany culture and values, prioritize effectively, usegood communication, and deliver results efficientlyProvide superior service to external and internalcustomersSubmitweeklysales updates which consist of account activities,weekly expensereportsMaintain company vehicle, if provided, communicate any maintenanceneedsand have performed when necessaryQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Fiveyears' sales experience preferred, excellent relationship building skills, skilled at building rapport, opening doors, and understanding business requirements of customers at all levels. Strong analytical skills/logical reasoning ability, using data-driven reports to facilitate sales growth, provide forecasts to production planning teams, etc. Ability to prioritize, organize and multitask well, paying close attention to detail and effectively manage time, independent thinker/worker with strong initiative to lead/manage multiple projects under minimal supervision. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills and willingness to travel. Proficient in MS Office applications - Word, Outlook, Excel software. Bachelor's degree in business management or similar professional experience preferably with sales experience in packaging and/or distribution. Bilingual speaking would be a plus.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Must have the ability to read, understand, and communicate to others the meaning of complex documents including legal documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, and communicate in English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Must have the ability to add, subtract,multiply,and divide both fractions and decimals, solve equations, read measurements.Use formulas to calculate and analyze data.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, regularlyrequiredto walk, stand, use hands to finger,handleor feel objects, reach with arms and hands.Ability tolift/moveup to25pounds. Apersonmust be able to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight (withany applicable breaks duringday) on a regular basis.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member successfully performingthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others. WORK ENVIRONMENT:Normal officeenvironment.Travel requiredutilizingair and/or vehicle travelincluding overnight stays.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but the essential functions cannot be eliminated or performed by others.1st Shift Mansfield, TX