Account Manager
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave, company vehicle
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 United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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Your Job
Georgia-Pacific's Corrugated Packaging division is looking for an Account Manager to support its Corrugated Sheets business and digital print technologies. The Account Manager is responsible for identifying new opportunities and prospects for the sale of corrugated sheets in the Midwest region, and for managing and profitably growing existing relationships with GP's current customer base. This exciting position allows a self-starter to operate independently as he or she executes on the business sales strategy. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and economic thinker with proven sales and/or account management experience. Location: Home-Based (within 100-150 miles of Albion, Michigan) Travel: 50% (Mostly Day Travel, with Occasional Overnights)Compensation: We believe in rewarding success. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary (salary based on experience), performance-based incentives, and a company vehicle. Speak with your recruiter to learn more about our comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities. Our Team Join our dynamic team at Georgia-Pacific's Albion Sheet Plant, where innovation and excellence drive everything we do. As an Account Manager here, you'll leverage the capabilities of our state-of-the-art Hummingbird digital press in our region and integrated sheet feeders in Albion, MI & West Chester, OH. You'll be supported by a team dedicated to your success, ensuring you have the tools and guidance needed to excel in your role. Our Albion plant is part of a collaborative network that offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth within the company. Under the guidance of outstanding leadership, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance. At GP Albion, you're not just advancing your career-you're becoming part of a truly special team! What You Will Do * Develop and implement value propositions that fuel the overall sales strategy for the GP Sheets business. * Create value through increased volume, profitability, account acquisition, and innovative solutions, while anticipating customer needs and maximizing sales opportunities. * Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, driving growth within existing accounts and securing new business. * Manage your time effectively to meet and exceed expectations, working autonomously towards a variety of sales objectives. * Partner with internal teams in production, quality, logistics, and customer service to ensure timely and satisfactory product delivery. * Maintain detailed records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market insights to refine and enhance future strategies. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Proven success in any relevant B2B sales or corrugated industry experience, with the skills needed for relationship-based sales. * Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities that make you a natural at building and maintaining client relationships. * Willingness to travel up to 50%, mostly for day trips with some overnights. * A valid U.S. driver's license to keep you mobile. What Will Put You Ahead * Previous experience in the corrugated packaging, printing, or converting industry. * A bachelor's degree or relevant technical training that keeps you on the cutting edge of manufacturing industry trends. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. #LI-LAL #LI-REMOTE References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |