What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Sales Manager position at WestRock?
At WestRock, we seek to be the most respected in the industry. Our employees are committed to exceeding their customers' expectations - every time. If you enjoy this shared commitment to excellence and discovering value where others haven’t, we would like you to consider WestRock as your employer of choice.
Opportunity Summary: Sales Managers work with the company’s sales representatives, branch managers, customers, and suppliers to define new business opportunities, establish suppliers, and establish daily procedures.
How you will impact Victory Packaging, a WestRock Company:
- Plan strategic development of core client base prospecting for new clients
- Oversee development of all sales staff and mentor new salespeople
- Recruit well-qualified sales team members
- Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of key customers and targets
- Identify cost savings opportunities within the customer’s environment and utilize all Victory’s resources to build solutions, implement the plan and document successes
- Work with the full management team to establish a sales budget, strategies and tactical sales plans by product line, customers and market
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales programs
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Support sales team, understand and define new business opportunities
What you need to succeed:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
- Solid sales leadership and management experience – recruiting, training, high sales results, retention, strong relationship builder, great rapport and sales leadership ability
- 3-5 years selling experience
- Change management experience
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Work Location: One location