Corrugated Sales Representative

Save this job  |   Email this job Job Overview Company: Longview Fibre Paper & Packaging Location: Seattle, WA Employee Type: Full Time, Employee Category Type: Sales/Retail/Business Development Req'd Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Ref ID: SE: Sales Rep Visit Our Website Company Overview We're in the Paper & Box Making Business Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. is a major manufacturer of value-added corrugated and solid-fiber containers, and other paper products. We operate one of the largest pulp-paper mills in North America at Longview, WA; 7 converting plants on the west coast and we are a leader in recycled-content paper packaging.Our History Longview Fibre first opened its doors for business in 1927 in Longview, WA. Eighty years later, our mill has evolved into one of the largest papermaking complexes in North America with more than 3200 tons average daily production capacity. Our Commitment to Environment, Health & Safety The environment, health and safety of our employees and community are an important part of the Longview Fibre philosophy. Longview Fibre invests in state-of-the-art environmental safety controls, conducts business in a safe environment and continuously improves environmental performance in all operations.Our Future In April 2007 we were purchased by Brookfield Asset Management and are excited about the opportunities that this new partnership offers. Brookfield is a global asset manager focused on property, power and other infrastructure assets with over US$75 billion of assets under management. Brookfield is publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX under the symbol BAM. Job Description Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. is a major manufacturer of value-added corrugated and solid-fiber containers, and other paper products. The company operates one of the largest pulp-paper mills in the world at Longview, WA; 7 converting plants in 4 states and is a leader in recycled-content paper packaging. Longview Fibre's Seattle, WA plant has been serving customers throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1954. We're a full-service custom corrugated packaging manufacturer offering a wide variety of products, produced at our 130,000 sq. ft. plant. We serve our customer’s needs with the latest in corrugating and converting technologies utilizing the capabilities of our three Washington plants – Seattle, Longview, and Yakima.We are currently seeking a Sales Representative to handle corrugated packaging sales for the greater Seattle area. Primary Purpose: We are looking for a self-motivated, team oriented professional who enjoys the challenges of outside sales, who can succeed in a fast paced environment, and who is adept at developing new business and relationships in the corrugated packaging and solid fiber sales industry for the greater Seattle area.Responsibilities: Focuses on a number of large and/or complex customers within a designated geographic area. Involves a high level of client relationship skills to maintain competitive positioning. Plans how to establish and maintain major account relationships and meet personal sales targets by utilizing combinations from our full line of products.  Develops business plan for each account. Coordinates use of other company resources to provide value added customer-packaging services to accounts. Develops strong client relationships over time that provides significant input to planning company product, price, and service strategies. Supports Sales Manager and other team members in developing new market opportunities within the designated areas. Solicits new business opportunities within area (includes cold calling). Prepares packaging solutions, design ideas, and quotes. Provides analysis and information on sales forecast and budget preparation.REQUIRED Qualifications: Experience and / or exposure to inventory management. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing and organizational skills. A team oriented person who is adept at developing new business and relationships. An imaginative and creative background with a technical aptitude for combining customer-packaging requirements with our technological capabilities.PREFERRED Qualifications: Corrugated industry experience Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Salary (straight salary) Company Car Medical-Vision-Prescription-Dental Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Paid Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave Retirement Benefits (Defined Pension Plan & 401k with employer match) Employee Assistance ProgramTo apply, please send your letter of interest and resume, including salary history to careers@longfibre.com . This position will remain open until filled.An Equal-Opportunity Employer