Sales Representative - Corrugated Packaging

GenCorr, a TRG company and subsidiary of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a Sales Representative to support our Alsip, IL facility. The Sales Representative position has responsibility for prospecting, selling, and servicing profitable accounts.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Make sales and/or obtain orders and/or contracts for goods and services from new and existing customers.
• Service existing customers through regular contact.
• Follow up on customer specifications regarding orders.
• Process all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparing sales budgets and forecasts.
• Strategize sales growth with General Manager and Project & Design Director.
• Collaborate with Designers, Project Managers, Inside Sales representatives, and Project & Design Director regarding new and existing projects.
• Work with production to ensure customer expectations of quality and deadlines are feasible and deliverable.
• Follow up on past due accounts.
• Some travel required; duties are regularly performed away from employer’s place(s) of business. This position requires a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and the ability to drive.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including federal and/or state required environmental systems, OSHA Safety and Health rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma (or GED) or higher.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry, knowledge of various paperboard stocks, board grade combinations, POP displays and printing processes.
• Knowledge of corrugated production and converting machinery.
• College degree.
• 2-4 years’ work in a sales role.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
• Excellent customer relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise situations and needs.
• Ability to work well with and speak to groups of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as productions reports, sales reports, finance reports and other documents and manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Excellent and professional communication skills, verbal and written.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, GENCORR OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• GenCorr/TRG truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $57,500 - $72,900