The Project Manager will partner with the assigned Account Executive in managing all aspects of the existing business including directing customer service, the Sales Assistant, and engaging the Sales Manager, Corrugated Specialist, and Equipment Specialist as necessary. Manage Key Account projects and assists sales to develop a consistent procedure for business reviews.
This position will support a high-producing Account Executive located in Omaha, NE.
Duties include:

• Lead the planning and implementation of Key Account projects.
• Lead and coordinate business reviews. Work closely with the Sales Manager and Account Executive, as well as, Branch Administration to develop pertinent, effective presentations
• Review commission reports ensuring all vendor deviations are in place. Identify margin improvement projects by the customer and/or product category
• Hold weekly team meetings to ensure priorities for the week are identified, communicated, and assigned.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Assemble, direct, and motivate internal and external resources to peak performance.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to the project team.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress to all stakeholders.
• Travel to various key account locations as needed (Approximately 10%)
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years of packaging industry experience preferably as a customer service rep, sales assistant, sales professional, or buyer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational skills, project management experience, and people management experience
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint