Industrial Bag Sales Packaging Specialist

Rapid Packaging has an exciting new opportunity for a seasoned Industrial Bag Sales Packaging Specialist to join our dynamic sales team!  This position is a “hunter” sales role and is responsible for providing customers with end-of-line packaging solutions and related services.  In addition, the position is also responsible for consistently growing sales organically through our current sales process.

Rapid Packaging is a customer-focused, growth-oriented company and  has been a leader in the packaging industry for over 40 years!  We‘ve been recognized as a “100 Best Companies to Work For” company four years in a row.  Rapid Packaging specializes in helping customers discover and realize  hidden profits through innovation and automation.  We are recognized as the single source provider of packaging products and automation equipment, bulk bags, commercial packaging bags and flour sack towels.

Our comprehensive training allows you to learn our business, products and processes without unnecessary pressure.  Do you want to contribute and be rewarded for the growth and success that you contribute to?  Are you looking for a company where you can have input on how you accomplish your responsibilities and set your goals?

We offer outstanding base pay and incentives, an excellent PTO and benefits package, as well as an Employer 401k match.  If you are looking for a place to grow your sales career for the long haul, consider joining us at Rapid Packaging!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leverage contemporary selling strategies to identify and acquire new business and then build a new opportunity pipeline.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s product lines through periodicals, trade journals, newsletters, internal sources, and any other viable source of such information.
• Develop a deep understanding of the customer’s business and growth objectives.  Address customers’ needs by aligning value-based solutions with the customer’s objectives.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the industry, product and market knowledge, and trends through seminars, workshops, formal education, or other forms of training, reading and self-study.
• Identify prospective customers through resources including but not limited to e-sources, business directories, industry ads, trade shows and publications, websites, and other viable sources for potential sales leads.
• Compile and maintain a database of current and prospective customers through Rapid’s CRM system.
• Travel for the purpose of soliciting orders, sharing new product information, identifying product requirements and other needs of current and prospective customers, and developing and maintaining long-term relationships with these contacts.
• Meet and exceed assigned targets.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferably an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of outbound sales experience and 3 years FIBC or related experience
• Prior experience in FIBC’s, industrial packaging, equipment and end-of-line automation or similar industry
• Solution based sales approach, preferably with prior formal sales training
• Proven track record of successful sales accomplishments, strong desire to hunt and win new business and customers
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in oral and written format. 
• Technical aptitude.  Has the ability to work in a team environment and communicate directly to customers
• Exposure to computer software such as Microsoft Office, CRM, quoting/proposals, or plant data collection is preferred
• Above average ability to accurately calculate ratios, percentages, and mathematical computations
• Highly motivated, self-starter who works well independently and is comfortable with outbound phone calling

BENEFITS:

As an employee of Rapid Packaging, you will become part of an energetic team environment that truly recognizes our employees’ hard work.  We offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Health care and well-being programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off starting at 16 days/year and increasing with years of service
• 401(k) & ROTH Retirement Savings with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• A strong company culture!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.