Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

 

Opportunity summary:

The Director, Field Sales & Account Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the Sales organization to maintain and grow profitable revenue streams for the Business Unit. You will be responsible for understanding the profitability of your Business Unit relative to base, growth, attrition analysis, and year over year account progress. In addition, you will work closely with the Business Unit manufacturing teams to understand and sell open machine capacity and value-added capabilities.

 

How you will impact WestRock

 

Lead the Sales team to deliver results by executing on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

 

Drive Commercial Excellence to exceed regional volume and profit goals through new account development within targeted market segments, growth in existing accounts, margin improvement plans and enterprise sales support

 

Support Business Unit Leadership in developing the annual budget targets for each account contributing forecasted revenue based upon yearly sales trends and current pipeline

 

Monitor profitability levels to track progress against budgeted targets and analyze monthly financial summaries for business unit

 

Understand market dynamics and business drivers that define long-term commercial strategies and have an impact on their region and develop strategies to reach company objectives

 

Motivate and align Sales team on strategy and maximize sales and volume growth

 

Conduct performance reviews and career development plans for Sales team members and Account Managers

 

Develop working relationships with other WestRock facilities to create opportunities for additional revenue streams across the enterprise capabilities

 

What you need to succeed:

 

Bachelor’s degree

 

3 to 5 years business-to-business (B2B) Sales experience in a manufacturing/service industry with management or coaching responsibility

 

5+ years of related experience in sales execution and pipeline management

 

Ability to drive results through others and adjust coaching methods, as needed

 

Ability to create and deliver engaging presentations to internal and external audiencesDemonstrated sales competence and financial acumen

 

Ability to provide clarity to complex problems and develop long-term solutions

 

Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines and interact effectively with people from varying functions and levels

 

Possess a broad understanding of different types of equipment, and technical and packaging capabilities related to the packaging industry

 

Possess effective leadership qualities and insightful business judgment

 

Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce applications

 

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

 

Possess safety mindset

 

What we offer you: 

Competitive Salary w/bonusComprehensive Benefits Plan from the first day of hireCompany matched DC Pension Plan from the first day of hireCar allowanceA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

 

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Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.