Sales Manager
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage sales pipelines and forecasts associated with substantiated opportunities.Proactively cultivate new client relationships, while nurturing existing relationships through consistent face-to-face meetings and statuses.Focus heavily on prospecting new clients and proactively driving follow-ups to convert leads into qualified pitch opportunities.Review key sales accounts & new business opportunities weekly with manager, providing strategic insights and performance metrics from pipelineServe as the voice of the customer, translating brand requirements and feedback to internal teams to ensure alignment and responsiveness.Monitor project timelines and alert customer and team of deadlines to ensure projects remain on schedule throughout each phase of development.Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (NPD, Estimating, Procurement, etc.) to ensure alignment and responsiveness to customerTake detailed briefs for programs, submit pricing proposals to clients and support contract negotiations.Present Quarterly Business Reviews to North America leadership team highlighting key wins, pipeline health and strategic initiativesSupport new business acquisition strategiesExecute strategic sales outreach using tools such as Zoom Info, LinkedIn, and inbound leads to build a qualified pipeline (SQLs), providing monthly metrics.Identify and pursue new business opportunities beyond the classic beauty space (ex. Health, wellness, pet care, etc.)Attend client meetings to present innovations and capabilities, attend trade shows & networking events periodic travel when requiredUnderstand and research competitors, track their progress & challenges to maintain our strategic advantageRelevant skills & experience**The ideal candidate will have contract manufacturing and/or packaging experience.Bachelor's Degree;Minimum of 3+ years' experience in sales in the Beauty or Client industry with packaging and/or contract manufacturing experience preferredRobust network of industry contactsStrong track record of bringing in new business, closing opportunities and achieving sales targetsMust be well organized and work proactively with teams and customer to ensure project timelines are clearly established and respected.Willingness to cold call and develop fresh business opportunitiesDemonstrates numerical strength and detail driven work styleEntrepreneurial and independentAbility to work in autonomyExceptional presentation skillsDetailed & clear communicator: verbal and writtenEffective at problem solving & ability to find solutionsPositive attitude and results-driven mindsetHigh Level of Personal Integrity