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Athens Paper Company
New Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

Company Overview

Our company is a privately owned, multi-location wholesale distributor of paper products. We are committed to operational excellence, strong customer partnerships, and a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

Position Summary

The Site Lead is responsible for maintaining and growing customer relationships by identifying customer needs, recommending products and services, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. This role supports the sales process by providing product expertise, answering customer inquiries, negotiating pricing and service agreements under the guidance of senior leadership, and coordinating order fulfillment with Customer Support. Additionally, the position oversees warehouse operations by supervising, training, and assisting warehouse personnel in the safe and efficient use of material handling equipment, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping activities. The role supports operational efficiency across the organization by promoting teamwork, safety, and service excellence.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain strong customer relationships and identify solutions that meet customer needs, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide product information, pricing, availability, and technical guidance to customers.
  • Support sales activities, including negotiating pricing and service agreements under the direction of the Senior Account Manager.

Order Management & Coordination

  • Coordinate order processing and ensure timely communication between customers and internal support teams.
  • Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and address questions or concerns.
  • Transmit confirmed orders to customers and internal teams

Operations & Fleet Coordination

  • Supervise, train, and support warehouse employees in inventory handling, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and equipment operation.
  • Promote safe work practices and help employees understand how their responsibilities contribute to overall business success.
  • Support efficient warehouse, logistics, and customer service operations to achieve organizational goals.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Serve as the local company representative with business and service providers
  • Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Required / Preferred

  • College degree or equivalent professional experience (preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years of warehouse management experience (preferred)
  • Commitment to excellent customer service
  • A demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong customer service orientation
  • High ethical standards and commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace
  • Dependable, trustworthy, and conscientious
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Open to direction and collaborative in work style
  • Functional and technical operational skills

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk 10- 20,000 steps and stand throughout the workday
  • Comfortable working in a warehouse and material-handling equipment (MHE) environment
  • Physically demanding role within an active distribution setting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical insurance, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and proud supporter of workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • warehouse management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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