Packaging (Inside) Sales & Development Manager

The Packaging (Inside) Sales & Development Manager, in cooperation with the account sales leader, is responsible for growing business with assigned strategic customers by effectively initiating, developing, planning, and managing customer projects to ensure these projects are completed within the customer defined timelines. *Essential Job Duties* _Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:_ * Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. * Responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives by negotiating supplier agreements, estimating project costs, and managing procurement activities to ensure timely, cost effective, and highly quality delivery of goods. * Collaborate with key stakeholders including the project coordinators to gather project requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals. * Work closely and cooperatively with the sales leader for that account. * Estimate resources needed to reach defined objectives. * Ensure comprehensive communications between the sales leader, the customer, external suppliers, and K1’s internal team. * Develop and manage a project schedule, work plan with clearly defined critical milestones and dates and communicate this schedule to key stakeholders. * Provide regular project status updates and reports to key stakeholders. * Ensure customers understand K1’s processes and secure signoff on critical milestones. * Utilize best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution. * Identify opportunities to expand wallet share within existing accounts and collaborate with sales leaders to close deals. * Initiate new project concepts and ideas for customers to drive customer value and grow wallet share. * Maintain and input deals via Pipedrive. *QUALIFICATIONS* _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:_ * Ability to think creatively and solve problems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. * Develop and test innovative ideas quickly. * Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. * Excellent oral and written communication (Bilingual a plus) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders. * Exceptional customer service, time management, and organizational skills. * Proficient computer skills and knowledge applicable to the job (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point, Internet, email), as well as proficiency in the use of in-house programs and applications. _The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience, and training:_ * Bachelor’s degree in business, packaging science, or sales. * Five (5) or more years of project management, packaging design/development, or related experience. * Any combination of experience, education, and training-- that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job. *This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company.* Please send your resume to: *careers@k1packaging.com or Barbara.Fasth@k1packaging.com* _K1 Packaging Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female/Minority/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status._ Benefits: * Medical Insurance * Dental insurance * Vision Insurance * Disability insurance * Life insurance * Flexible Spending * 401(k) matching * Tuition Reimbursement * Paid time off * Great holiday schedule Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Work Location: In person