LK Packaging, a national leader in flexible packaging solutions for the industrial, food service & medical markets, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Representative/Industrial Packaging Specialist with 3-5 years with poly, distribution and industrial sales experience. This position would manage, North Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota Territories with 10-20% traveling time.

The Company offers one-of-a-kind Rewards and Recognition Benefits program that includes:

• Generous base salary monthly commissions based on employee performance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits options
• Retirement plan with an employer match
• Wellness program
• Vacation and Sick time pay
• Holiday pay
• An Employee Assistance Program
• A $1000 employee referral program

Job Summary

The Industrial Packaging Specialist will sell primarily industrial packaging products offered by the company to current and new distribution accounts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Provides periodic territory sales forecasts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with Salesforce

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or related field OR
• 3-5 years of industry experience in poly bags or flexible packaging preferred
• 3-5 years of selling experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel 10-20 % of time (all expenses paid and reimbursed)