Job Purpose:

Our Sales Trainee will learn Veritiv’s full sales lifecycle and support the sales team with generating new leads within a designated region or industry. This role will also focus on maintaining customer relationships, increasing revenue from existing accounts and provide specific solutions and quotes. This position requires a competitive and motivated spirit with the drive to solve problems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate new leads by researching networking, cold calling, and prospecting.
• Increase revenue and profitability through the generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.
• Execute sales initiatives to grow sales and profitability within accounts.
• Assist clients in establishing sustainable packaging supply chains.
• Understand complex requirements from customers for preparation of packaging solutions and quotes.
• Manage customer projects in various industries such as Food, Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, Industrial, etc.
• Educate clients on the latest innovations within our industry.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Generate new leads by researching networking, cold calling, and prospecting
• Increase revenue and profitability through the generation of new business and further development of existing accounts
• Execute sales initiatives to grow sales and profitability within accounts
• Assist clients in establishing sustainable packaging supply chains
• Understand complex requirements from customers for preparation of packaging solutions and quotes
• Manage customer projects in various industries such as Food, Technology, Healthcare, Automotive, Industrial, etc.
• Educate clients on the latest innovations within our industry
• Work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment to create a positive customer experience that results in repeat business

Work Experience:
• Packaging experience preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in new sales/business development
• High School Diploma/GED Preferred
• Ability to use and create customer presentations, quotes, proposals, value logs, etc.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to create and maintain strong relations with customers
• Team player with ability to multi-task without compromising accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Salary Range is $70,000 - $90,000+ per year to start

Work Experience:

2+ years related experience preferred

Ability to work independently, successfully manage accounts, work under pressure, and adapt to changes in the work environment is essential.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

● The ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.