Industrial Packaging Sales Representative - Kansas City

Group O is searching for an Industrial Packaging Sales Representative in the Kansas City area to join our growing team! The Industrial Packaging Sales Representative is responsible for account management of a defined set of accounts within the Kansas City territory and surrounding areas and will be empowered to increase sales with new and existing customers. Developing new customer sales Building relationships Identifying needs Matching products and services with needs Expanding existing customer sales Building relationships Identifying needs Matching products and services with needs Participating in customer requests for quotes and proposals Gathering and communicating requirements and specifications Participating in pricing Presenting quotes and proposals Participating in order management Receiving orders and relaying them to operations Monitoring order fulfillment Monitoring invoicing Monitoring and reporting on customer satisfaction Finding and supporting opportunities for improved performance, cost-savings, and efficiency Education: Bachelors Degree, Packaging Sciences Degree or equivalent experience Skills: Knowledge of services and products: Secondary/tertiary packaging materials Packaging equipment systems Packaging manufacturer product lines Distribution network services Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time Valid drivers license Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads Ability to travel (overnight) Desired Skills/Experience: Previous experience in sales, account management or customer support- around 5 years Strong written and verbal communication skills Basic user abilities in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to present information to managers, clients, suppliers and peers Problem solving ability Desired Traits: Self-motivated Strong attention to detail Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful environment Ability to work with and meet deadlines Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy. Grow With Group O At Group O, its our employees who we value most. Thats why we provide a supportive environment where are employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future. In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country.Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.