Carter Paper & Packaging is a family-owned business providing packaging, industrial, and business supplies. We have proudly served the Midwest for the past 69 years.

Job Responsibilities

• Become proficient at following-up with suppliers, checking order status, and communicating with customers
• Contact and promote relations with current and potential customers
• Handle customer calls regarding orders and questions
• Handle customer walk-ins who place orders and come for pickups
• Do product research with suppliers in order to generate customer quotes
• Develop relationships with suppliers from whom we will purchase
• Assist customers in setting up their unique accounts on our web site shopping cart
• Process account receivable checks
• Help manage and maintain company web site shopping cart in cooperation with IT as new items need to be added, based on customer input and experience
• Work as a member of our Creative Marketing Team in establishing and maintaining marketing functions, including social media, and advertising
• Desire continued growth to help a successful distribution company in the Peoria area
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Understanding of procurement and working with suppliers
• Ability to work as a team player as well as independently; self-starter, energetic, and professional
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work efficiently, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience with Distribution and/or Manufacturing and/or Inside Sales preferred, but not required.