Account Manager
Bradford, Pennsylvania | Buffalo, New York | Erie, Pennsylvania
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific’s Corrugated Packaging division is looking for an Account Manager to support its Corrugated Sheets business. The Account Manager is responsible for identifying new opportunities and prospects for the sale of corrugated sheets in the Northeast region, and for managing and profitably growing existing relationships with GP’s current customer base. This exciting position allows a self-starter to operate independently as he or she executes on the business sales strategy. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and economic thinker with proven sales and/or account management experience.
Location: Home-Based (within 100 miles of Bradford, PA)
Travel: 50% (Mostly Day Travel, with Occasional Overnights)
Our Team
Join a seasoned and collaborative team supporting our Bradford, PA plant, where you'll work closely with the Area General Manager for the Northeast in sheets. Our team is known for its deep expertise, strong camaraderie, and commitment to excellence, making it an ideal environment for someone who thrives in a well-established and cohesive group. You'll also have the opportunity to cross-sell and contribute to the success of our Batavia, NY, and Milford, NJ locations. If you're looking to be part of an amazing culture where teamwork and success go hand in hand, we’d love to welcome you aboard!
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement value propositions that fuel the overall sales strategy for the GP Sheets business.
- Create value through increased volume, profitability, account acquisition, and innovative solutions, while anticipating customer needs and maximizing sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, driving growth within existing accounts and securing new business.
- Manage your time effectively to meet and exceed expectations, working autonomously towards a variety of sales objectives.
- Partner with internal teams in production, quality, logistics, and customer service to ensure timely and satisfactory product delivery.
- Maintain detailed records of sales activities, customer interactions, and market insights to refine and enhance future strategies.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Proven success in any relevant B2B sales or account management or corrugated industry experience, with the skills needed for relationship-based sales.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities that make you a natural at building and maintaining client relationships.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%, mostly for day trips with some overnights.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license to keep you mobile.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Previous experience in the corrugated packaging, printing, or converting industry.
- A bachelor’s degree or relevant technical training that keeps you on the cutting edge of manufacturing industry trends.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.
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Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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Home-based within 100 miles of Bradford, PA Travel required
Benefits/PerksAdoption Assistance Career advancement opportunities Company vehicle Competitive compensation Dental Disability Educational Assistance Infertility assistance Life Insurance Medical Paid parental leave Paid Vacation Performance-based incentives Retirement Vision
Tasks- Collaborate with internal teams
- Customer Service
- Develop sales strategies
- Identify new sales opportunities
- Maintain sales records
- Manage existing customer relationships
Account management B2B Sales Customer Relationship Management Customer service Interpersonal Communication Logistics Manufacturing Market Insights Production Quality Assurance Sales Sales Strategy Time Management
Experience3 years
EducationBachelor's degree Technical Training
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