What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Account Manager position at Seaman Paper?
Department: Consumer Products
FLSA Status: Full time, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary: $25-$30 per hour
Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions. The family-owned company has been making paper in Massachusetts since 1946. Over the last decade, Seaman Paper has grown domestic and global manufacturing operations to meet the needs of their customers worldwide. The company’s paper-based, sustainable solutions help customers protect what is most important to them. ?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded, and self-motivated individual to join our Consumer Products Division as an Assistant Account Manager. This role is responsible for supporting customer relationships, managing multiple retail accounts, and coordinating products, programs, and processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. A strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities
EEO Statement: Seaman Paper is an equal opportunity employer.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard, use a telephone and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to drive a vehicle as needed.
FLSA Status: Full time, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary: $25-$30 per hour
Seaman Paper, headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions. The family-owned company has been making paper in Massachusetts since 1946. Over the last decade, Seaman Paper has grown domestic and global manufacturing operations to meet the needs of their customers worldwide. The company’s paper-based, sustainable solutions help customers protect what is most important to them. ?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded, and self-motivated individual to join our Consumer Products Division as an Assistant Account Manager. This role is responsible for supporting customer relationships, managing multiple retail accounts, and coordinating products, programs, and processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. A strong problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities
- Respond to customer requests and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Issue Sales Orders, Work Orders, and Purchase Orders as needed.
- Manage and track shipping documentation from shipment through invoicing.
- Monitor production and shipping timelines to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of products, customer requirements, and account-specific processes, including customer portals.
- Actively participate in weekly vendor meetings, providing updates and information on operational issues.
- Develop collaborative working relationships with Sales, Manufacturing & Production, Accounting, IT, and Art/Design teams.
- Manage and coordinate multiple projects while meeting established deadlines.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues to support customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Previous experience in customer service, account management, or B2B sales preferred.
- Experience in the paper or manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn new software and systems.
- Comfortable working with basic mathematics and numerical information.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to “wear different hats” and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative and visually minded, with an interest in retail trends, product design, and consumer products.
- NetSuite experience preferred.
- Accounting or financial experience is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EEO Statement: Seaman Paper is an equal opportunity employer.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands And Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard, use a telephone and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to drive a vehicle as needed.
Salary : $25 - $30